COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 衰 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person in a robe 衣 with an injury 一 to his head 口
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How to Write 衰 (shuāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to decay; to decline; to wane
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuāi
衰
(bound form) to decay; to decline; to wane
Common words
shuāi lǎo
衰老
to age; to deteriorate with age; old and weak
shuāi jiǎn
衰减
to weaken; to attenuate
shuāi jié
衰竭
organ failure; exhaustion; prostration (medicine)
shuāi luò
衰落
to fall; to drop; to decline; to deteriorate
shuāi ruò
衰弱
weak; feeble
shuāi tuì
衰退
to decline; to fall; to drop; to falter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
衰
衰
衰
衰
衰
衰
衰
衰
LEARNING TIP
Remember 衰
Say “shuāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 衰
Common words and phrases
shuāi lǎo
to age; to deteriorate with age; old and weak
shuāi jiǎn
to weaken; to attenuate
shuāi jié
organ failure; exhaustion; prostration (medicine)
shuāi luò
to fall; to drop; to decline; to deteriorate
shuāi ruò
weak; feeble
shuāi tuì
to decline; to fall; to drop; to falter
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“衰”。
Zhège zì shì “shuāi”.
This character is “衰”.
我正在学习“衰”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shuāi” zì.
I am learning the character “衰”.
请写一遍“衰”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shuāi”.
Please write “衰” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 衰?
衰 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 衰 (shuāi) mean?
衰 (shuāi) means (bound form) to decay; to decline; to wane.
What is the radical of 衰?
The radical of 衰 is 衣, associated with Not yet classified.