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揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

揣 Stroke Order — How to Write 揣

Stroke Order

揣 is written in 12 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.

揣 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌耑

揣 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 耑 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 9 more strokes

揣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chuǎi
  • chuài
  • chuāi
  • tuán
  • zhuī

Meanings of 揣 in Chinese

1

chuǎi揣

To surmise, conjecture, or speculate; to estimate.
他试图揣测老板的想法，但始终没有结果。
He tried to surmise his boss's thoughts, but there was no result.
2

chuài揣

To struggle, especially to make ends meet or to get by with difficulty.
他们每天都努力挣揣，希望能改善生活。
They struggle every day, hoping to improve their lives.
To put into a pocket or pouch; to carry in one's bosom.
他把钱揣在怀里，生怕丢了
He put the money in his bosom, fearing he would lose it.
3

chuāi揣

To put something into one's clothes or pocket.
他把钥匙揣在兜里，然后出门了。
He put the keys in his pocket and then went out.
4

tuán揣

Used as an archaic variant of '团' (tuán), meaning to gather, cluster, or form a group.
云彩揣集在一起。
The clouds clustered together.
5

zhuī揣

To strike, pound, or hit something forcefully, typically with a tool.
工匠们用力揣击着铁块，将其锻造成形。
The craftsmen forcefully pounded the iron block, forging it into shape.

Common Words and Phrases with 揣

1
chuǎi揣cè测
To guess or surmise, often without sufficient evidence.
她试图揣测他沉默背后的真实原因。
She tried to speculate on the real reason behind his silence.
2
chuǎi揣duó度
To estimate or appraise; to speculate.
他仔细揣度着老板的真实意图。
He carefully pondered the boss's true intentions.
3
chuǎi揣mó摩
to try to figure out; to ponder or speculate carefully
他仔细揣摩了那幅画的构图，试图理解画家的创作意图。
He carefully pondered the composition of that painting, trying to understand the artist's creative intention.
4
chuāi揣shǒu手er儿
to tuck each hand in the opposite sleeve
冬天时，他习惯揣手儿站在门口，望着远处的雪山发呆。
In winter, he habitually tucks his hands into his sleeves and stands at the doorway, staring blankly at the distant snow-capped mountains.
5
chuǎi揣xiǎng想
To conjecture; to guess or speculate.
我揣想他可能遇到了什么麻烦，所以今天没有来。
I surmise he might have encountered some trouble, which is why he didn't come today.

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Questions about 揣

What does 揣 mean in Chinese?

揣 (chuǎi) means “To surmise, conjecture, or speculate; to estimate” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 揣?

揣 has 5 pronunciations: chuǎi, chuài, chuāi, tuán, zhuī.

How many strokes does 揣 have?

揣 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 揣?

揣 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 揣?

The radical of 揣 is 扌, and 揣 is a phono-semantic compound.