COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 措 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 昔 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 措 (cuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to handle
cuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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cuò
措
to handle
Common words
cuò shī
措施
measure; step
chóu cuò
筹措
to raise (money)
jǔ cuò
举措
move; act; measure
bù zhī suǒ cuò
不知所措
not knowing what to do (idiom); at one's wits' end; embarrassed and at a complete loss
cuò shǒu bù jí
措手不及
no time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared
jīng huāng shī cuò
惊慌失措
to lose one's head out of fear (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 措
Say “cuò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cuò shī
measure; step
chóu cuò
to raise (money)
jǔ cuò
move; act; measure
bù zhī suǒ cuò
not knowing what to do (idiom); at one's wits' end; embarrassed and at a complete loss
cuò shǒu bù jí
no time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared
jīng huāng shī cuò
to lose one's head out of fear (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 措?
措 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 措 (cuò) mean?
措 (cuò) means to handle.
What is the radical of 措?
The radical of 措 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.