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

Q: What does 辙 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 辙 (zhé) means "Track; rut; rhyme.". with 16 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 辙 stroke by stroke?

辙 has 16 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 辙 and 舆?

辙 (zhé) and 舆 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 辙?

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

Q: What common words use 辙?

Common words containing 辙 include: 没辙 (méi zhé) — at one's wits' end; no way out; 找辙 (zhǎo zhé) — to find a way; to look for a solution; 覆辙 (fù zhé) — The track of an overturned cart / A previous failure.

How to Write 辙

The character 辙 (zhé) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 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

辙 is pronounced zhé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Track; rut; rhyme..

Common Words with 辙

没辙 méi zhé

at one's wits' end; no way out

找辙 zhǎo zhé

to find a way; to look for a solution

覆辙 fù zhé

The track of an overturned cart / A previous failure

Example Sentences

我真拿他没辙。

wǒ zhēn ná tā méi zhé

I really don't know what to do with him.

别再找辙了。

bié zài zhǎo zhé le

Stop making excuses.

别重蹈覆辙。

bié chóng dǎo fù zhé

Don't repeat the same mistake.

Similar Characters

舆 yú

辕 yuán

辖 xiá

Practice Writing 辙 (zhé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辙

What does 辙 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 辙 and 舆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辙?

What common words use 辙?

How to Write 辙 (zhé)