COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 绝 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 色 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 绝 (jué) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cut short
juéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jué
绝
to cut short
Common words
jù jué
拒绝
to refuse; to decline; to reject
jué duì
绝对
absolute; unconditional
jué wàng
绝望
to despair; to give up all hope; desperate; desperation
duàn jué
断绝
to sever; to break off
dù jué
杜绝
to put an end to
jué jì
绝技
consummate skill; supreme feat; tour-de-force; stunt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
绝
绝
绝
绝
绝
绝
绝
绝
LEARNING TIP
Remember 绝
Say “jué” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jù jué
to refuse; to decline; to reject
jué duì
absolute; unconditional
jué wàng
to despair; to give up all hope; desperate; desperation
duàn jué
to sever; to break off
dù jué
to put an end to
jué jì
consummate skill; supreme feat; tour-de-force; stunt
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 绝?
绝 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 绝 (jué) mean?
绝 (jué) means to cut short.
What is the radical of 绝?
The radical of 绝 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.