磔 (zhé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 磔 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磔 (zhé) means "dismember / tear apart". with 15 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磔 stroke by stroke?

磔 has 15 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磔 and 硼?

磔 (zhé) and 硼 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 磔?

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

Q: What common words use 磔?

Common words containing 磔 include: 磔刑 (zhé xíng) — execution by dismemberment; 磔裂 (zhé liè) — tear apart / rip; 磔格 (zhé gé) — sound of birds chirping.

How to Write 磔

The character 磔 (zhé) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

磔 is pronounced zhé in Mandarin Chinese. It means dismember / tear apart.

Common Words with 磔

磔刑 zhé xíng

execution by dismemberment

磔裂 zhé liè

tear apart / rip

磔格 zhé gé

sound of birds chirping

Example Sentences

这种刑罚叫作磔刑。

zhè zhǒng xíng fá jiào zuò zhé xíng

This punishment is called dismemberment.

狂风磔裂了旗帜。

kuáng fēng zhé liè le qí zhì

The gale tore the flag to shreds.

树林里传来磔格的鸟鸣。

shù lín lǐ chuán lái zhé gé de niǎo míng

Sharp bird calls came from the woods.

Similar Characters

硼 péng

碇 dìng

碉 diāo

Practice Writing 磔 (zhé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磔

What does 磔 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磔 and 硼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磔?

What common words use 磔?

How to Write 磔 (zhé)