COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炊 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 欠 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炊 (chuī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cook food
chuīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuī
炊
to cook food
Common words
chuī yān
炊烟
smoke from kitchen chimneys
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炊
Say “chuī” 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 炊
Common words and phrases
chuī yān
smoke from kitchen chimneys
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“炊”。
Zhège zì shì “chuī”.
This character is “炊”.
我正在学习“炊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chuī” zì.
I am learning the character “炊”.
请写一遍“炊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chuī”.
Please write “炊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炊?
炊 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炊 (chuī) mean?
炊 (chuī) means to cook food.
What is the radical of 炊?
The radical of 炊 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.