COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 坐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 挫 (cuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
obstructed
cuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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cuò
挫
obstructed
Common words
cuò zhé
挫折
setback; reverse; check; defeat
cuò bài
挫败
to thwart; to foil (sb's plans); a setback; a failure; a defeat
shòu cuò
受挫
thwarted; obstructed; setback
yì yáng dùn cuò
抑扬顿挫
cadence; modulation
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 挫
Say “cuò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cuò zhé
setback; reverse; check; defeat
cuò bài
to thwart; to foil (sb's plans); a setback; a failure; a defeat
shòu cuò
thwarted; obstructed; setback
yì yáng dùn cuò
cadence; modulation
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挫?
挫 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 挫 (cuò) mean?
挫 (cuò) means obstructed.
What is the radical of 挫?
The radical of 挫 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.