折 Stroke Order — How to Write 折

Stroke Order

折 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

折 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌斤

折 is an ideographic compound. A hand 扌 wielding an axe 斤.

Radical: 扌 + 4 more strokes

折 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zhē
zhé
shé

Meanings of 折 in Chinese

zhē折

To turn over, to flip, or to tumble, often implying energetic or somewhat chaotic movement, as in somersaulting or tossing and turning.

小孩子喜欢在草地上折跟头。

Children love to tumble on the grass.

zhé折

To break or snap something, like a branch or a stick.

这根树枝被风折断了。

This branch was broken by the wind.

to die young; premature death, especially of a young person, or of a plan or project in its early stages.

这个富有潜力的计划，却在初期阶段就夭折了。

This promising plan, however, died prematurely in its initial stage.

To bend, turn, or twist (as in a path or a plot); to compromise (in specific phrases).

这条小路蜿蜒曲折，通向山顶。

This small path winds and twists, leading to the mountain top.

to turn back; to return

我们走到半路发现忘带钥匙，只好折返

We walked halfway and realized we forgot the keys, so we had to turn back.

To suffer a loss; to lose (especially capital or personnel).

他因经营不善，折了许多本钱。

He lost a lot of capital due to poor management.

To suffer a setback or frustration; hardship; to torment or vex.

人生的道路上难免会遇到各种挫折。

It's inevitable to encounter various setbacks on the journey of life.

To reduce; to shorten (e.g., life); a discount.

这家店的商品经常打折。

The products in this store are often discounted.

To convert, discount, or offset; to exchange one thing for another, often used when converting a physical item into money or an equivalent value.

一百美元折合人民币大约七百元。

One hundred US dollars converts to approximately seven hundred RMB.

To be deeply convinced or won over by someone's ability, wisdom, or arguments; to admire and yield to.

他的精湛技艺让在场的观众都为之折服

His exquisite skill won over all the audience present.

In traditional Chinese opera, especially zaju, a 'zhe' refers to a section or act. A zaju typically consists of four 'zhe', with each 'zhe' being equivalent to a modern scene or act. This term is notably used in 'zhezixi' (excerpt play), which is a performance of a single 'zhe' or a short selection from a larger opera.

我们今天晚上看了一出精彩的折子戏。

We watched a wonderful excerpt play tonight.

To judge or adjudicate a legal case; to make a decision on a dispute, often in a judicial context, similar to the meaning in '折狱' (to judge a case).

老法官一生清廉，公正无私，所折之案皆服众望。

The old judge lived a life of integrity, fair and selfless; all cases he adjudicated won public trust.

shé折

To snap or break, often referring to a rope or similar object.

绳子折了。

The rope snapped.

To incur a loss or deficit, especially in business or an investment.

这次投资折本了。

This investment resulted in a loss.

Common Words and Phrases with 折

zhé折bàn半

Reduce by half.

考虑到她的经济状况，店主决定将商品价格折半。

Considering her financial situation, the shop owner decided to halve the price of the goods.

shé折běn本

to lose money in business

如果商品定价太低，店家就会折本。

If the product is priced too low, the store will operate at a loss.

zhé折biàn变

to sell off; to convert into cash by selling an item

为了筹集旅行的费用，他决定将一些旧书和闲置物品折变成现金。

To raise funds for his trip, he decided to sell off some old books and unused items for cash.

shé折chèng秤

A reasonable allowance for weight loss or discrepancy when goods are re-weighed or divided from bulk.

商家在计算成本时，通常会考虑货物在储存和销售过程中的折秤问题

When calculating costs, merchants usually account for the weight loss of goods during storage and sales.

zhé折chǐ尺

A folding ruler, also known as a zigzag ruler, is a measuring tool made of several sections connected by hinges, allowing it to be folded for compact storage.

木匠师傅习惯用折尺测量木材的尺寸，因为它方便携带。

The carpenter is accustomed to using a folding ruler to measure the dimensions of wood because it is convenient to carry.

zhé折chōng冲

to subdue an enemy; to handle a situation or opponent through negotiation or strategic maneuvering.

在复杂的市场竞争中，他凭借出色的洞察力和灵活的策略，与对手折冲，最终为公司争取到了宝贵的市场份额。

In the complex market competition, he, with his excellent insight and flexible strategies, strategically maneuvered with rivals, ultimately securing valuable market share for the company.

zhé折chōng冲jiāng将jūn军

Zhechong Jiangjun (折冲将军) was a military title for a general who repels or fends off enemy attacks, notably held by Yue Jin of the Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period.

乐进被封为折冲将军，其勇猛在战场上无人能及。

Le Jin was conferred the title of General Zhechong, and his bravery on the battlefield was unmatched.

zhé折dāo刀

A folding knife or clasp knife with a blade that folds into the handle. It can also refer to a type of traditional Tibetan knife.

他从口袋里掏出了一把小巧的折刀，用来削水果。

He took a small folding knife out of his pocket to peel the fruit.

zhé折dié叠

To bend something so that one part covers another; to fold.

请你帮忙把这些衣服折叠整齐。

Could you please help fold these clothes neatly?

zhé折dié叠yǐ椅

A folding chair is a type of chair that can be folded flat for easy storage and transport.

我们准备了几把折叠椅，以防客人太多，没有足够的座位。

We prepared several folding chairs in case there were too many guests and not enough seats.

zhé折duàn断

break off

狂风把大树的一根粗壮的枝干折断了。

The strong wind snapped a thick branch off the large tree.

zhé折duì兑

to exchange or convert (e.g., gold or silver) for money

您这些购物卡可以在指定商店折兑成等值商品。

You can convert these shopping cards into goods of equivalent value at designated stores.

zhé折fǎn返

to turn back; to return

他跑了一段路后，意识到忘带钥匙，只好折返

After running for a while, he realized he had forgotten his keys, so he had to turn back.

zhé折fèng缝

A flat, sturdy seam, also known as a welt seam, where it's first sewn on the reverse side and then topstitched on the right side.

这条牛仔裤的侧缝采用了经典的折缝工艺，不仅结实耐穿，而且外观平整。

The side seams of these jeans are constructed with the classic flat felled seam technique, which not only makes them durable but also gives them a neat, flat appearance.

zhé折fú服

to subdue or convince someone; to be convinced and deeply impressed.

他的精湛演技折服了所有观众。

His superb acting skills captivated all the audience.

zhé折fú福

To diminish one's good fortune or blessings, often due to excessive indulgence, greed, or unrighteous acquisition of wealth, according to traditional beliefs.