COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 欠 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吹 (chuī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to blow
chuīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuī
吹
to blow
Common words
chuī niú
吹牛
to talk big; to shoot off one's mouth; to chat (dialect)
chuī pěng
吹捧
to flatter; to laud sb's accomplishments; adulation
fēng chuī yǔ dǎ
风吹雨打
lit. windswept and battered by rain; to undergo hardship (idiom)
chuī
吹
to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吹
Say “chuī” 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 吹
Common words and phrases
chuī niú
to talk big; to shoot off one's mouth; to chat (dialect)
chuī pěng
to flatter; to laud sb's accomplishments; adulation
fēng chuī yǔ dǎ
lit. windswept and battered by rain; to undergo hardship (idiom)
chuī
to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吹?
吹 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吹 (chuī) mean?
吹 (chuī) means to blow.
What is the radical of 吹?
The radical of 吹 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.