COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 折 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 扌 wielding an axe 斤
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How to Write 折 (zhé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to snap
zhéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhé
折
to snap
Common words
dǎ zhé
打折
to give a discount
zhé kòu
折扣
discount
cuò zhé
挫折
setback; reverse; check; defeat
bō zhé
波折
twists and turns
cún zhé
存折
passbook; bankbook
gǔ zhé
骨折
to suffer a fracture; (of a bone) to break; fracture
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
折
折
折
折
折
折
折
折
LEARNING TIP
Remember 折
Say “zhé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 折
Common words and phrases
dǎ zhé
to give a discount
zhé kòu
discount
cuò zhé
setback; reverse; check; defeat
bō zhé
twists and turns
cún zhé
passbook; bankbook
gǔ zhé
to suffer a fracture; (of a bone) to break; fracture
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“折”。
Zhège zì shì “zhé”.
This character is “折”.
我正在学习“折”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhé” zì.
I am learning the character “折”.
请写一遍“折”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhé”.
Please write “折” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 折?
折 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 折 (zhé) mean?
折 (zhé) means to snap.
What is the radical of 折?
The radical of 折 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.