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

Q: What does 谪 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谪 (zhé) means "to banish; to demote". with 13 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谪 stroke by stroke?

谪 has 13 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谪 and 谋?

谪 (zhé) and 谋 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 谪?

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

Q: What common words use 谪?

Common words containing 谪 include: 贬谪 (biǎn zhé) — To banish / To exile (historical context); 谪居 (zhé jū) — to live in exile; 谪仙 (zhé xiān) — banished immortal.

How to Write 谪

The character 谪 (zhé) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谪 is pronounced zhé in Mandarin Chinese. It means to banish; to demote.

Common Words with 谪

贬谪 biǎn zhé

To banish / To exile (historical context)

谪居 zhé jū

to live in exile

谪仙 zhé xiān

banished immortal

Example Sentences

他被贬谪到远方。

tā bèi biǎn zhé dào yuǎn fāng

He was banished to a distant place.

他谪居在南方。

tā zhé jū zài nán fāng

He lived in exile in the south.

李白被称为谪仙。

lǐ bái bèi chēng wéi zhé xiān

Li Bai is known as the 'Banished Immortal'.

Similar Characters

谋 móu

谌 chén

谍 dié

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谪

What does 谪 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谪 and 谋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谪?

What common words use 谪?

How to Write 谪 (zhé)