COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 窃 is built
Traditional etymology note: 穴 (hole) suggests the meaning, while 切 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 窃 (qiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to steal
qièTone 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
qiè
窃
to steal
Common words
dào qiè
盗窃
to steal
qiè qǔ
窃取
to steal (usu. private information, intellectual property etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
窃
窃
窃
窃
窃
窃
窃
窃
LEARNING TIP
Remember 窃
Say “qiè” 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 窃
Common words and phrases
dào qiè
to steal
qiè qǔ
to steal (usu. private information, intellectual property etc)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 窃?
窃 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 窃 (qiè) mean?
窃 (qiè) means to steal.
What is the radical of 窃?
The radical of 窃 is 穴, associated with Not yet classified.