COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 垂
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A tree with drooping branches
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How to Write 垂 (chuí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hang (down)
chuíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuí
垂
to hang (down)
Common words
chuí zhí
垂直
perpendicular; vertical
chuí tóu sàng qì
垂头丧气
hanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected; crestfallen
chuí
垂
to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 垂
Say “chuí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 垂
Common words and phrases
chuí zhí
perpendicular; vertical
chuí tóu sàng qì
hanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected; crestfallen
chuí
to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 垂?
垂 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 垂 (chuí) mean?
垂 (chuí) means to hang (down).
What is the radical of 垂?
The radical of 垂 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.