鹧 (zhè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鹧 (zhè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹧 (zhè) means "partridge". with 16 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹧 stroke by stroke?

鹧 has 16 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹧 and 鹕?

鹧 (zhè) and 鹕 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 鹧?

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

Q: What common words use 鹧?

Common words containing 鹧 include: 鹧鸪 (zhè gū) — partridge; 鹧鸪菜 (zhè gū cài) — a type of medicinal seaweed (Caloglossa); 鹧鸪天 (zhè gū tiān) — Partridge Sky (name of a poetic melody).

How to Write 鹧

The character 鹧 (zhè) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹧 is pronounced zhè in Mandarin Chinese. It means partridge.

Common Words with 鹧

鹧鸪 zhè gū

partridge

鹧鸪菜 zhè gū cài

a type of medicinal seaweed (Caloglossa)

鹧鸪天 zhè gū tiān

Partridge Sky (name of a poetic melody)

Example Sentences

山里有鹧鸪在叫。

shān lǐ yǒu zhè gū zài jiào

Partridges are calling in the mountains.

这是一种中药鹧鸪菜。

zhè shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào zhè gū cài

This is a type of Chinese herbal medicine called Zhegu cai (Caloglossa).

这是一个词牌名。

zhè shì yí gè cí pái míng

This is the name of a Ci-poem melody.

Similar Characters

鹕 hú

鹗 è

鹘 gǔ

Practice Writing 鹧 (zhè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹧

What does 鹧 (zhè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹧 and 鹕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹧?

What common words use 鹧?

How to Write 鹧 (zhè)