仄 (zè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 仄 (zè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仄 (zè) means "Oblique tone; narrow". with 4 strokes and the radical 厂.

Q: How do you write 仄 stroke by stroke?

仄 has 4 strokes. The radical is 厂. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 仄 and 厂?

仄 (zè) and 厂 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 仄?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 厂. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 仄?

Common words containing 仄 include: 平仄 (píng zè) — tonal patterns in classical poetry; 仄声 (zè shēng) — Oblique tone in Chinese phonology; 仄径 (zè jìng) — Narrow path.

How to Write 仄

The character 仄 (zè) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

仄 is pronounced zè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Oblique tone; narrow.

Common Words with 仄

平仄 píng zè

tonal patterns in classical poetry

仄声 zè shēng

Oblique tone in Chinese phonology

仄径 zè jìng

Narrow path

Example Sentences

写诗要注意平仄。

xiě shī yào zhù yì píng zè

Pay attention to tonal patterns when writing poetry.

这个字读作仄声。

zhè ge zì dú zuò zè shēng

This character is pronounced in the oblique tone.

我们走在山间仄径。

wǒ men zǒu zài shān jiān zè jìng

We are walking on a narrow mountain path.

Similar Characters

厂 chǎng

厃 wěi

厄 è

Practice Writing 仄 (zè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仄

What does 仄 (zè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仄 and 厂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仄?

What common words use 仄?

How to Write 仄 (zè)