COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 隹
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A bird facing left; compare 鳥
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How to Write 隹 (zhuī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
short-tailed bird
zhuīTone 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
zhuī
隹
short-tailed bird
Common words
zhuī
隹
short-tailed bird
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 隹
Say “zhuī” 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 隹
Common words and phrases
zhuī
short-tailed bird
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“隹”。
Zhège zì shì “zhuī”.
This character is “隹”.
我正在学习“隹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhuī” zì.
I am learning the character “隹”.
请写一遍“隹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhuī”.
Please write “隹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 隹?
隹 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 隹 (zhuī) mean?
隹 (zhuī) means short-tailed bird.
What is the radical of 隹?
The radical of 隹 is 隹, associated with Not yet classified.