次 Stroke Order — How to Write 次

Stroke Order

次 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 欠, 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.

次 Radical and Character Components

Components:冫欠

次 is an ideographic compound. A person 欠 yawning multiple times 冫.

Radical: 欠 + 2 more strokes

次 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 次 in Chinese

cì次

Second in order; next; inferior; secondary.

这件事是次要的，我们应该关注主要问题。

This matter is secondary; we should focus on the main issues.

Of poor quality; inferior.

这种布料的质量很次。

The quality of this fabric is very poor.

Order, sequence, or rank.

请大家按次序排队。

Please line up in order.

In chemistry, 'cì' (次) denotes a radical or compound containing two fewer oxygen atoms than the corresponding '-ic' acid or '-ate' form, often translated as 'hypo-' (e.g., hypochlorous acid).

次氯酸是一种常见的消毒剂。

Hypochlorous acid is a common disinfectant.

Refers to the inner part or the mind/heart, often implying one's thoughts, feelings, or aspirations, as in the phrase '胸次' (xiōng cì) meaning one's mind or outlook.

他的胸次开阔，待人真诚

He has a broad mind and treats people with sincerity.

Measure word for 'times' or 'occasions'; frequency. For example, 'first time' (初次) or 'three times, five times' (三番五次).

这是我第一次来这里。

This is my first time coming here.

A temporary stop or lodging place during a journey; a stopover point.

我们将在下一个旅次停留两天。

We will stay for two days at the next stopover point.

Common Words and Phrases with 次

cì次dà大lù陆

subcontinent

这个次大陆拥有丰富多样的生态系统和独特的动植物种类。

This subcontinent boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem with unique flora and fauna.

cì次děng等

Second-class or second-rate; of lower quality, value, or rank, inferior to the best.

这批商品虽然不是最顶级的，但作为次等品，质量也相当不错了。

Though this batch of goods is not top-tier, as a second-grade product, its quality is quite good.

cì次dì第

Order; sequence; one after another; in succession.

花朵次第开放，为花园增添了勃勃生机

The flowers bloomed one after another, adding vibrant life to the garden.

cì次guān官

Undersecretary, a position subordinate to a minister, often a deputy minister in government departments.

经过多年的努力，他终于晋升为该部门的次官。

After years of diligent work, he finally was promoted to Undersecretary of the department.

cì次huò货

Inferior or substandard goods.

这批水果是次货，价格便宜但保存期短。

This batch of fruits consists of inferior goods; the price is cheap, but the shelf life is short.

cì次jí级

Secondary; subordinate; not primary or original.

在植物的生长过程中，有时会产生次级根系以更好地吸收水分和养分。

During the growth of plants, secondary root systems are sometimes developed to better absorb water and nutrients.

cì次pín贫

inferior to extreme poverty

这个地区的一些家庭，虽然还没有达到赤贫的程度，但也被列为次贫，需要社会的关注和帮助。

Some families in this area, while not yet reaching the level of extreme poverty, are also classified as near-poor, requiring societal attention and assistance.

cì次pǐn品

Substandard products or defective goods; items of lower quality or with flaws.

这家商店承诺，如果顾客发现购买的商品是次品，可以免费退换。

This store promises that if customers find the purchased goods to be defective, they can return or exchange them for free.

cì次rì日

the next day; the following day

他今天完成了所有准备工作，次日便启程前往目的地。

He completed all the preparations today, and set off for his destination the following day.

cì次shù数

number of times; frequency

我每天都会跑步，并且每次都会记录跑步的次数。

I run every day, and each time I record the number of runs.

cì次xù序

order or sequence

这个文件是按照字母次序排列的。

This document is arranged in alphabetical order.

cì次yào要

Secondary or less important.

对她来说，工作收入是次要的，开心才是最重要的。

For her, work income is secondary; happiness is the most important thing.

cì次yùn韵

To write a poem in reply, strictly following the rhymes and their sequence of an original poem, a traditional practice in classical Chinese poetry.

友人赠诗一首，他感念其情，便依照原诗的韵脚，次韵了一篇新作，文辞雅致，意蕴深远。

His friend presented a poem, and deeply touched by the sentiment, he composed a new piece in response, skillfully following the original poem's rhyme scheme; the language was elegant and the meaning profound.

cì次zhǎng长

Vice-minister

在经济发展高峰期，商务部次长发表了关于未来贸易趋势的演讲，强调了创新和国际合作的重要性。

During the peak of economic development, the Undersecretary of Commerce delivered a speech on future trade trends, emphasizing the importance of innovation and international cooperation.

cì次zhī之

to take second place; to come second