COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 月 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刖 (yuè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to amputate one or both feet (punishment in imperial China) (one of the five mutilating punishments 五刑[wu3 xing2])
yuèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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yuè
刖
to amputate one or both feet (punishment in imperial China) (one of the five mutilating punishments 五刑[wu3 xing2])
Common words
yuè
刖
to amputate one or both feet (punishment in imperial China) (one of the five mutilating punishments 五刑[wu3 xing2])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刖
Say “yuè” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刖
Common words and phrases
yuè
to amputate one or both feet (punishment in imperial China) (one of the five mutilating punishments 五刑[wu3 xing2])
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刖?
刖 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 刖 (yuè) mean?
刖 (yuè) means to amputate one or both feet (punishment in imperial China) (one of the five mutilating punishments 五刑[wu3 xing2]).
What is the radical of 刖?
The radical of 刖 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.