COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 朿 is built
朿 can be remembered by breaking it into 木 + 冂. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 朿 (cì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stab
cìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cì
朿
stab
Common words
cì
朿
stab
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 朿
Say “cì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 朿
Common words and phrases
cì
stab
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 朿?
朿 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 朿 (cì) mean?
朿 (cì) means stab.
What is the radical of 朿?
The radical of 朿 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.