COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 坠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 队 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 坠 (zhuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fall
zhuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
zhuì
坠
to fall
Common words
xià zhuì
下坠
(of objects) to fall; to drop; to droop; (medicine) to experience tenesmus
zhuì luò
坠落
to fall; to drop
yáo yáo yù zhuì
摇摇欲坠
tottering; on the verge of collapse
zhuì
坠
to fall; to drop; to weigh down
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
坠
坠
坠
坠
坠
坠
坠
坠
LEARNING TIP
Remember 坠
Say “zhuì” 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 坠
Common words and phrases
xià zhuì
(of objects) to fall; to drop; to droop; (medicine) to experience tenesmus
zhuì luò
to fall; to drop
yáo yáo yù zhuì
tottering; on the verge of collapse
zhuì
to fall; to drop; to weigh down
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“坠”。
Zhège zì shì “zhuì”.
This character is “坠”.
我正在学习“坠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhuì” zì.
I am learning the character “坠”.
请写一遍“坠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhuì”.
Please write “坠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 坠?
坠 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 坠 (zhuì) mean?
坠 (zhuì) means to fall.
What is the radical of 坠?
The radical of 坠 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.