COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 测 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 则 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 测 (cè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to survey
cèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cè
测
to survey
Common words
cè shì
测试
to test (machinery etc); to test (a person's skill in a particular area); a test; (computing) beta (version of software)
yù cè
预测
to forecast; to predict
cāi cè
猜测
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
cè liáng
测量
survey; to measure; to gauge; to determine
jiǎn cè
检测
to detect; to test; detection; sensing
jiān cè
监测
to monitor
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 测
Say “cè” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 测
Common words and phrases
cè shì
to test (machinery etc); to test (a person's skill in a particular area); a test; (computing) beta (version of software)
yù cè
to forecast; to predict
cāi cè
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
cè liáng
survey; to measure; to gauge; to determine
jiǎn cè
to detect; to test; detection; sensing
jiān cè
to monitor
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“测”。
Zhège zì shì “cè”.
This character is “测”.
我正在学习“测”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cè” zì.
I am learning the character “测”.
请写一遍“测”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cè”.
Please write “测” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 测?
测 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 测 (cè) mean?
测 (cè) means to survey.
What is the radical of 测?
The radical of 测 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.