窃 Stroke Order — How to Write 窃
窃 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 穴, 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.
窃 Radical and Character Components
窃 is a phono-semantic compound: 穴 (hole) carries the meaning, while 切 indicates the sound.
Radical: 穴 + 4 more strokes
窃 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiè
Meanings of 窃 in Chinese
1
qiè窃
To steal; pilfer; purloin.
他窃取了公司的机密数据。
He stole the company's confidential data.
To obtain something by illegal or improper means; to usurp or seize.
他窃取了别人的研究成果。
He stole others' research findings.
To do something stealthily or in secret; privately, secretly.
她听到了一个有趣的八卦，忍不住窃笑起来
She heard some interesting gossip and couldn't help but snicker.
A humble term used by oneself, often meaning 'I humbly think/believe' or 'in my humble opinion'.
窃以为此方案更具可行性。
In my humble opinion, this plan is more feasible.
Common Words and Phrases with 窃
1
2
to usurp; to seize by force
他试图窃夺公司的商业机密，但被及时发现。
He attempted to steal the company's trade secrets, but was discovered in time.
3
to usurp state power
他在集团内部步步为营，妄图窃国，最终却众叛亲离，落得一场空
Within the conglomerate, he meticulously advanced, attempting to seize full control, but ultimately became isolated and abandoned, achieving nothing.
4
To usurp; to seize a position by improper means.
他通过欺骗的手段，窃据了公司董事长的职位
He, through deceptive means, usurped the position of the company's chairman.
5
to steal secret information
这家公司涉嫌窃取竞争对手的核心技术秘密，目前正在接受调查。
This company is suspected of stealing its competitor's core technological secrets and is currently under investigation.
6
to usurp power
为了实现个人野心，他暗中布局，妄图窃命，掌握了整个项目组的走向。
Driven by personal ambition, he secretly orchestrated a plan, attempting to usurp the vital authority and dictate the direction of the entire project team.
7
To whisper and discuss secretly, often about others.
午饭时间，几位同事在茶水间窃窃私议，猜测着公司最新人事变动的原因。
During lunch break, several colleagues were whispering privately in the pantry, speculating about the reasons behind the company's latest personnel changes.
8
to speak softly, especially to keep something secret
两个学生在图书馆的角落里窃窃私语，生怕打扰到别人。
Two students were whispering in the corner of the library, afraid of disturbing others.
9
steal
小偷深夜潜入博物馆，窃取了一幅名画
The thief sneaked into the museum late at night and stole a famous painting.
10
To secretly listen to a private conversation or discussions of others.
他发现有人在他的办公室里安装了设备，企图窃听他的谈话。
He discovered someone had installed equipment in his office, attempting to eavesdrop on his conversations.
11
To snicker or titter; to laugh quietly and often in a suppressed or sly way.
他听到同事的窘迫遭遇后，忍不住窃笑了几声。
He couldn't help but snicker a few times after hearing about his colleague's embarrassing predicament.
12
To have a secret love affair; to flirt with women.
那个风流倜傥的公子哥总是喜欢在舞会上窃玉偷香，惹得不少姑娘家脸红心跳。
The charming playboy always enjoyed his clandestine flirtations at the ball, causing many young ladies to blush and their hearts to flutter.
13
a person who steals things
那个窃贼半夜潜入了商店，偷走了许多贵重物品。
The thief broke into the store in the middle of the night and stole many valuable items.
More words with 窃
- dào盗qiè窃the act of stealing
- piāo剽qiè窃plagiarism
- pá扒qiè窃pickpocketing
- tōu偷qiè窃theft, to steal
- shī失qiè窃theft, stolen
- dào盗qiè窃fàn犯thief, burglar
- dào盗qiè窃zuì罪theft, larceny
- dào盗qiè窃àn案theft case, burglary case
- rǎng攘qiè窃Steal, Embezzle
- xíng行qiè窃To steal, To commit theft
- dào盗qiè窃tuán团huǒ伙theft ring, gang of thieves
- dào盗qiè窃xíng行wéi为Theft, Stealing
- qiè窃yǐ以wéi为I humbly believe, In my humble opinion
- pá扒qiè窃zhě者pickpocket, cutpurse
- dào盗qiè窃lái来come to steal, steal
- qiè窃zéi贼men们thieves, burglars
- rù入shì室dào盗qiè窃burglary, housebreaking
- shī失qiè窃àn案Theft case, Burglary case
- shī失qiè窃hòu后After the theft, Post-theft
- bèi被qiè窃qǔ取stolen, pilfered
Idioms with 窃
- qiè窃gōu钩qiè窃guó国Minor crimes punished, major crimes rewarded
- qiè窃jù据yào要jīn津craftily usurp important positions
- qiè窃qiè窃xì细yǔ语whisper secretly
- qiè窃wèi位sù素cān餐hold a position without doing work
- dà大dào盗qiè窃guó国corrupt individuals usurp state power
- shǔ鼠qiè窃gǒu狗dào盗commit petty theft
- shǔ鼠qiè窃gǒu狗tōu偷Engaging in petty theft
- tōu偷xiāng香qiè窃yù玉seduce women
- qiè窃gōu钩dào盗guó国punish petty theft, reward grand larceny
- qiè窃nòng弄wēi威quán权secretly manipulate power
- qiè窃shì势yōng拥quán权Usurp power and seize control
- qiè窃yī衣qǔ取wēn温gain benefits through improper means
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Open the tool →Questions about 窃
What does 窃 mean in Chinese?
窃 (qiè) means “To steal” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 窃?
窃 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 窃 have?
窃 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 窃?
窃 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 穴. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 窃?
The radical of 窃 is 穴, and 窃 is a phono-semantic compound.