COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 醋 is built
Traditional etymology note: Aged 昔 wine 酉; wine gone sour
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How to Write 醋 (cù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
vinegar
cùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cù
醋
vinegar
Common words
cù
醋
vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 醋
Say “cù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 醋
Common words and phrases
cù
vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 醋?
醋 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 醋 (cù) mean?
醋 (cù) means vinegar.
What is the radical of 醋?
The radical of 醋 is 酉, associated with Not yet classified.