How to Write 隹
The character 隹 (zhuī) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
隹 is pronounced zhuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means short-tailed bird radical.
Common Words with 隹
隹部
zhuī bù
the 'Zhui' radical (radical 172)
隹鸟
zhuī niǎo
short-tailed bird
隹类
zhuī lèi
bird species (specifically short-tailed ones)
Example Sentences
难字是隹部。
nán zì shì zhuī bù
The character 'Nan' (difficult) contains the 'Zhui' radical.
隹指短尾鸟。
zhuī zhǐ duǎn wěi niǎo
'Zhui' refers to short-tailed birds.
隹类在林中生活。
zhuī lèi zài lín zhōng shēng huó
Short-tailed birds live in the forest.
Practice Writing 隹 (zhuī)
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