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夬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
夬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
夬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
夬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
夬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

夬 Stroke Order — How to Write 夬

Stroke Order

夬 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 大, 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.

夬 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 夬:大

Radical: 大 + 1 more stroke

夬 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • guài
  • jué

Meanings of 夬 in Chinese

1

guài夬

To separate or resolve; to make a division or decisive decision.
面对两难，他选择夬断，不再犹豫。
Facing a dilemma, he made a firm decision and stopped hesitating.
One of the 64 hexagrams in the I Ching (hexagram 43, ䷪), named Guài, symbolizing decisiveness and breakthrough. In ancient texts like the I Ching, it suggests making a clear and resolute proclamation, as in 'Guài: Proclaim in the royal court.'
古人常以夬卦象征决断之力，鼓励人们勇于突破困境。
Ancient people often used the Guai hexagram to symbolize the power of decisiveness, encouraging people to bravely break through difficulties.
2

jué夬

A thumb-ring used to draw a bowstring; it is also written as '決'.
他手持夬，準備彎弓射箭
He held the 'jué' (thumb-ring), ready to draw the bow and shoot an arrow.
To damage, injure, or harm, often referring to physical damage to objects or parts.
由于年久失修，石柱底部已有所夬损。
Due to prolonged disrepair, the base of the stone pillar has sustained some damage.
To lack; a vacancy. It's an archaic term often referring to a vacant position or a shortage.
團隊中若有夬員，應及時補齊。
If there is a vacant position in the team, it should be filled promptly.

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Questions about 夬

What does 夬 mean in Chinese?

夬 (guài) means “To separate or resolve” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 夬?

夬 has 2 pronunciations: guài, jué.

How many strokes does 夬 have?

夬 has 4 strokes.

How do you write 夬?

夬 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 大. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 夬?

The radical of 夬 is 大.