衰 Stroke Order — How to Write 衰
衰 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 衣, 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.
衰 Radical and Character Components
衰 is an ideographic compound. A person in a robe 衣 with an injury 一 to his head 口.
Radical: 衣 + 4 more strokes
衰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shuāi
- cuī
Meanings of 衰 in Chinese
1
shuāi衰
To decline, weaken, or dwindle, describing a process turning from strong to weak or from a flourishing state to a decaying one.
随着年龄的增长，身体机能会逐渐衰退。
With increasing age, bodily functions will gradually decline.
2
cuī衰
Refers to different grades, ranks, or levels, often in a comparative sense, as in '等衰' (equal ranks/grades).
这些产品的质量有等衰之分。
These products are categorized by different grades of quality.
Coarse hempen sackcloth worn for mourning, same as "缞".
依照古礼，孝子需身着斩衰，以示哀思
According to ancient rituals, a filial son should wear "zhǎn cuī" (coarse hempen sackcloth) to show his grief.
Common Words and Phrases with 衰
1
Decline; wane; decay.
由于缺乏管理，这座美丽的花园逐渐衰败
Due to lack of management, this beautiful garden gradually decayed.
2
Weak and tired; enervated.
老人长期卧床，身体日渐衰惫
The elderly person has been bedridden for a long time, and their body is becoming increasingly debilitated.
3
To decline and become dilapidated; to be run-down and weak, especially economically.
这座古老的建筑因年久失修而显得衰敝。
This ancient building appears dilapidated due to years of disrepair.
4
the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, transforming into a different element.
放射性元素的原子核会经历衰变，释放出能量。
The atomic nuclei of radioactive elements undergo decay, releasing energy.
5
feeble and sick
奶奶年事已高，身体衰病，儿孙们都非常关心她。
My grandmother is advanced in years and quite infirm, so her children and grandchildren are all very concerned about her.
6
to decline; to decay; to become dilapidated
那座古老的寺庙在岁月的侵蚀下显得格外衰残
That ancient temple looked particularly dilapidated under the erosion of time.
7
withered grass
深秋时节，山坡上铺满了衰草，一片萧瑟的景象。
In late autumn, the hillside was covered with withered grass, presenting a desolate scene.
8
decline, waste away, or diminish
机器的性能会随着时间的推移而衰耗。
The machine's performance will decline and diminish over time.
9
To decline, diminish, or weaken.
随着时间的推移，药物的效力会逐渐衰减
Over time, the potency of the drug will gradually decay.
10
The failure or extreme weakness of an organ or bodily function; also, severe exhaustion or prostration.
由于过度劳累，他的身体机能出现衰竭的迹象。
Due to excessive overwork, his body's functions showed signs of exhaustion.
11
The process of becoming old and weak; senility or decrepitude.
随着年龄的增长，身体的各个器官都会逐渐衰老。
As age increases, various organs of the body will gradually age.
12
decline; to fall into decay or ruin, especially in power, status, or prosperity.
那座古老的宅邸，因为年久失修，如今已显出衰陵之态。
The ancient mansion, due to years of neglect, now shows signs of decline and decay.
13
to decline; to be on the wane; to go downhill
这座古老的城堡已经逐渐衰落，只剩下断壁残垣。
This ancient castle has gradually fallen into decay, with only crumbling walls and ruins remaining.
14
old and infirm; aged
这位退休老教授虽然已经衰迈，但依然保持着对知识的渴望。
Although this retired old professor is already old and infirm, he still retains a thirst for knowledge.
15
exhaustion and fatigue; worn out and tired
经过一整天的长途跋涉，他感到身体衰疲，只想好好休息。
After a whole day of long-distance travel, he felt his body was weakened and fatigued, and all he wanted was a good rest.
16
weak, feeble, or to weaken
病重的老人身体日益衰弱，需要更多的照护。
The severely ill elder's body is becoming increasingly frail and requires more care.
More words with 衰
- shèn肾shuāi衰jié竭kidney failure, renal failure
- shuāi衰tuì退decline, recession
- xīng兴shuāi衰rise and fall, ups and downs
- shèng盛shuāi衰rise and fall, ups and downs
- shuāi衰xiǔ朽Decay, Decrepitude
- bàn半shuāi衰qī期half-life
- děng等cuī衰Geometric decay, Geometric progression
- shuāi衰róng容aged appearance, waning looks
- zhǎn斩shuāi衰Zhan Cui, severest mourning
- tǐ体shuāi衰frailty, debility
- shèng盛shuāi衰wú无cháng常Fortunes change, Things rise and fall
- cháng长shèng盛bù不shuāi衰enduring prosperity, lasting success
- zǒu走xiàng向shuāi衰bài败decline, fall into decline
- shuāi衰líng陵zhī之tài态state of decline, declining state
- shuāi衰tuì退qū趋shì势declining trend, downward trend
- jīng经jì济shuāi衰tuì退recession, economic downturn
- nián年mài迈tǐ体shuāi衰old and frail, aged and infirm
- rì日jiàn渐shuāi衰ruò弱gradually weakening, declining
- xīng兴shuāi衰lì历chéng程rise and fall, ups and downs
- nì逆wó我zhě者shuāi衰Those who oppose me will fall., Defy me, perish.
Idioms with 衰
- shuāi衰jì季zhī之fēng风decadent trends of a declining era
- jīng经jiǔ久bù不shuāi衰enduring and unfading
- nián年lǎo老sè色shuāi衰to lose youthful beauty with age
- nián年lǎo老tǐ体shuāi衰old and infirm
- shèng盛jí极bì必shuāi衰What goes up must come down
- shèng盛shuāi衰róng荣rǔ辱vicissitudes of life
- shèng盛shuāi衰xīng兴fèi废rise and fall
- wèi未lǎo老xiān先shuāi衰prematurely aged
- xīn心lì力shuāi衰jié竭heart failure
- zài再shuāi衰sān三jié竭repeated decline and eventual exhaustion
- shuāi衰dāng当yì益zhuàng壮stronger and more vigorous with age
- cái材bó薄zhì质shuāi衰meager talent and weak aptitude
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Open the tool →Questions about 衰
What does 衰 mean in Chinese?
衰 (shuāi) means “To decline” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 衰?
衰 has 2 pronunciations: shuāi, cuī.
How many strokes does 衰 have?
衰 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 衰?
衰 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 衣. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 衰?
The radical of 衰 is 衣, and 衰 is an ideographic compound.