COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刎 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 勿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刎 (wěn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cut across (throat)
wěnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wěn
刎
cut across (throat)
Common words
wěn
刎
cut across (throat)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刎
Say “wěn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
wěn
cut across (throat)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刎?
刎 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 刎 (wěn) mean?
刎 (wěn) means cut across (throat).
What is the radical of 刎?
The radical of 刎 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.