戳 Stroke Order — How to Write 戳
戳 is written in 18 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 戈, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
戳 Radical and Character Components
戳 is a phono-semantic compound: 戈 (spear) carries the meaning, while 翟 indicates the sound.
Radical: 戈 + 14 more strokes
戳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chuō
Meanings of 戳 in Chinese
1
chuō戳
To poke, pierce, or puncture with a pointed object; to expose a deception or falsehood.
他勇敢地戳穿了那个谎言。
He bravely exposed that lie.
To poke, jab, or strike something hard, causing injury or damage; to prick.
孩子玩闹时，不小心被桌角戳到了眼睛。
While playing, the child accidentally poked their eye on the corner of the table.
To stand something upright; to prop something up vertically.
他把旗子戳在了山顶上。
He stood the flag upright on the mountaintop.
Refers to a stamp or seal, or the act of stamping something with a seal.
请在这份文件上盖个戳。
Please put a stamp on this document.
Common Words and Phrases with 戳
1
To backbite; to speak ill of someone behind their back.
你别老是戳壁脚，有什么话当面说清楚。
Don't always badmouth people behind their backs; if you have something to say, say it clearly to their face.
2
Cannot stand the test; unable to hold up under scrutiny or perform effectively when challenged; unreliable.
他的解释漏洞百出，根本戳不住脚。
His explanation was full of flaws and simply couldn't hold water.
3
To pierce through or puncture; to expose or lay bare (a lie, deception, or plot).
她巧妙地戳穿了他自以为是的谎言。
She cleverly exposed his self-righteous lie.
4
A test to determine the force required to puncture packaging cardboard, typically performed by dropping a triangular punch mounted on a loaded pendulum.
在质量控制中，我们经常进行戳穿试验来确保纸箱的强度符合标准。
In quality control, we often conduct puncture tests to ensure the strength of the cartons meets standards.
5
A pricking or tingling sensation, often described as 'pins and needles', felt when a numb limb recovers.
长时间保持一个姿势后，我的腿开始发麻，然后恢复时有明显的戳刺感。
After staying in one position for a long time, my leg started to go numb, and then when it recovered, there was a clear pins and needles sensation.
6
To tap or knock a long object (e.g., a cigarette) on a surface, often to compact or align it.
他用木棍戳搭了一下地上的落叶，想看看下面有没有虫子。
He poked the fallen leaves on the ground with a stick, wanting to see if there were any bugs underneath.
7
Able to withstand challenges or stand the test.
这家公司的产品质量一直很好，多年来经受住了市场考验，真是戳得住的品牌。
The quality of this company's products has always been excellent, enduring market tests for many years; it's truly a dependable brand.
8
9
To flaunt one's ability, show off, or act tough (derogatory).
小明今天在派对上一直大声讲话，想在朋友面前戳份儿，结果大家反而觉得他很烦人。
Xiaoming kept talking loudly at the party today, wanting to show off in front of his friends, but everyone ended up finding him annoying instead.
10
physique; stature; build (dialectal)
这孩子才十岁，戳个儿就已经比同龄人高出一大截了
This child is only ten years old, but their stature is already significantly taller than their peers.
11
to secretly instigate or incite trouble
小明被几个同学戳咕着去恶作剧，结果被老师发现了。
Xiao Ming was secretly incited by a few classmates to play a prank, and as a result, he was discovered by the teacher.
12
to cause trouble; to stir up trouble; to make mischief
小明总是喜欢乱碰东西，结果常常戳祸。
Xiao Ming always likes to touch things randomly, and as a result, he often causes trouble.
13
A stamp or seal, often for official use, or a mark impressed on an object such as a coin.
图书馆的每本书背面都有一个独特的戳记，表明它是图书馆的财产。
Every book in the library has a unique stamp on its back, indicating it is library property.
14
A pointed steel pick (pricker) used by miners, especially for working on overhead coal seams.
在昏暗的矿道里，老矿工熟练地挥舞着戳煤钎，一块块煤炭应声落下
In the dim mine shaft, the old miner skillfully wielded the coal-getting pick, and chunks of coal fell with each strike.
15
To puncture or prick and break something.
小明不小心用铅笔尖戳破了气球。
Xiao Ming accidentally punctured the balloon with the tip of a pencil.
More words with 戳
- yóu邮chuō戳postmark
- ěr耳chuō戳Ear piercing, Ear piercer
- chuō戳shāng伤Puncture wound, Stab wound
- chuō戳dào到poked, jabbed
- chuō戳bú不zhù住jiǎo脚cannot hold water, untenable
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Open the tool →Questions about 戳
What does 戳 mean in Chinese?
戳 (chuō) means “To stand something upright” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 戳?
戳 is pronounced chuō in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 戳 have?
戳 has 18 strokes.
How do you write 戳?
戳 is written in 18 strokes, starting from the radical 戈. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 戳?
The radical of 戳 is 戈, and 戳 is a phono-semantic compound.
