斲 (zhuó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 斲 (zhuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斲 (zhuó) means "to chop; to carve; to hack". with 14 strokes and the radical 斤.

Q: How do you write 斲 stroke by stroke?

斲 has 14 strokes. The radical is 斤. 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 斲 and 斯?

斲 (zhuó) and 斯 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 斲?

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

Q: What common words use 斲?

Common words containing 斲 include: 斲削 (zhuó xuē) — to plane; to trim; to pare; 斲丧 (zhuó sàng) — to ruin; to undermine (one's health or spirit); 斲轮 (zhuó lún) — to make a wheel; (metaphor) a master craftsman.

How to Write 斲

The character 斲 (zhuó) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

斲 is pronounced zhuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means to chop; to carve; to hack.

Common Words with 斲

斲削 zhuó xuē

to plane; to trim; to pare

斲丧 zhuó sàng

to ruin; to undermine (one's health or spirit)

斲轮 zhuó lún

to make a wheel; (metaphor) a master craftsman

Example Sentences

斲削木头。

zhuó xuē mù tou

To plane wood.

斲丧身体。

zhuó sàng shēn tǐ

To ruin one's health.

他是斲轮老手。

tā shì zhuó lún lǎo shǒu

He is an old hand at his craft.

Similar Characters

斯 sī

新 xīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斲

What does 斲 (zhuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斲 and 斯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斲?

What common words use 斲?

How to Write 斲 (zhuó)