COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 则 is built
Traditional etymology note: Laws inscribed 刂 on a slate 贝
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How to Write 则 (zé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then
zéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zé
则
(literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then
Common words
fǒu zé
否则
otherwise; if not; or (else)
guī zé
规则
rule; regulation; rules and regulations
yuán zé
原则
principle; doctrine
fǎ zé
法则
law; rule; code
zhǔn zé
准则
norm; standard; criterion
yǐ shēn zuò zé
以身作则
to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
则
则
则
则
则
则
则
则
LEARNING TIP
Remember 则
Say “zé” 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 则
Common words and phrases
fǒu zé
otherwise; if not; or (else)
guī zé
rule; regulation; rules and regulations
yuán zé
principle; doctrine
fǎ zé
law; rule; code
zhǔn zé
norm; standard; criterion
yǐ shēn zuò zé
to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“则”。
Zhège zì shì “zé”.
This character is “则”.
我正在学习“则”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zé” zì.
I am learning the character “则”.
请写一遍“则”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zé”.
Please write “则” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 则?
则 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 则 (zé) mean?
则 (zé) means (literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then.
What is the radical of 则?
The radical of 则 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.