COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怯 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 去 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怯 (qiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
timid
qièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiè
怯
timid
Common words
dǎn qiè
胆怯
timidity; timid; cowardly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怯
Say “qiè” 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.
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Common words and phrases
dǎn qiè
timidity; timid; cowardly
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怯?
怯 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 怯 (qiè) mean?
怯 (qiè) means timid.
What is the radical of 怯?
The radical of 怯 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.