坠 (zhuì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坠 (zhuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坠 (zhuì) means "fall / drop / pendant". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坠 stroke by stroke?

坠 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坠 and 圣?

坠 (zhuì) and 圣 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 坠?

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

Q: What common words use 坠?

Common words containing 坠 include: 坠落 (zhuì luò) — fall / drop / plunge; 下坠 (xià zhuì) — to fall; to drop; to plummet; 坠子 (zhuì zi) — pendant / earring.

How to Write 坠

The character 坠 (zhuì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坠 is pronounced zhuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means fall / drop / pendant.

Common Words with 坠

坠落 zhuì luò

fall / drop / plunge

下坠 xià zhuì

to fall; to drop; to plummet

坠子 zhuì zi

pendant / earring

Example Sentences

树叶从空中坠落。

shù yè cóng kōng zhōng zhuì luò

Leaves are falling from the air.

我感觉身体在下坠。

wǒ gǎn jué shēn tǐ zài xià zhuì

I feel like my body is falling.

这个项链坠子很漂亮。

zhè ge xiàng liàn zhuì zi hěn piào liàng

This necklace pendant is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坠

What does 坠 (zhuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坠 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坠?

What common words use 坠?

How to Write 坠 (zhuì)