COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 却 is built
Traditional etymology note: 卩 (seal) suggests the meaning, while 去 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 却 (què) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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quèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
què
却
but
Common words
lěng què
冷却
to cool (lit. and fig.)
tuì què
退却
to retreat; to shrink back
què
却
but; yet; however; while
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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却
却
却
却
却
却
却
LEARNING TIP
Remember 却
Say “què” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 却
Common words and phrases
lěng què
to cool (lit. and fig.)
tuì què
to retreat; to shrink back
què
but; yet; however; while
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“却”。
Zhège zì shì “què”.
This character is “却”.
我正在学习“却”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “què” zì.
I am learning the character “却”.
请写一遍“却”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “què”.
Please write “却” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 却?
却 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 却 (què) mean?
却 (què) means but.
What is the radical of 却?
The radical of 却 is 卩, associated with Not yet classified.