颓 Stroke Order — How to Write 颓
颓 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, 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.
颓 Radical and Character Components
颓 is an ideographic compound. A bald 秃 head 页; 秃 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 页 + 7 more strokes
颓 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tuí
Meanings of 颓 in Chinese
1
tuí颓
To collapse, fall into ruin, or be dilapidated, often referring to buildings or structures.
那座古老的城堡如今只剩下颓垣断壁，见证着岁月的沧桑
That ancient castle now only has dilapidated walls remaining, bearing witness to the vicissitudes of time.
To be dejected, dispirited, or decadent; describing a state of being dispirited, dejected, or decadent.
他因比赛失利而显得有些颓丧。
He appeared a bit dejected due to the loss in the competition.
To be in a state of decay, dilapidation, or decline.
这座老旧的戏院因长期无人维护，如今显得一片颓败
This old theater, neglected for a long time, now appears completely dilapidated.
Refers to water flowing downwards.
雨水自屋檐颓泻而下，地面很快湿透了。
Rainwater poured down from the eaves, and the ground quickly became soaked.
To decline, collapse, or perish, often referring to a structure, system, or power.
这座古老的城堡已经开始倾颓了
This ancient castle has already begun to decline.
looking submissive or deferential.
那妇人低眉颓眼，不敢多言。
The woman, with downcast and submissive eyes, dared not speak much.
An archaic term for a strong wind or gale, akin to a storm, as found in classical Chinese literature.
夜半风急，呼啸如颓，令人心生畏惧
In the middle of the night, the wind was fierce, roaring like a gale, striking fear into people's hearts.
Common Words and Phrases with 颓
1
Decadent; in a state of decay and ruin.
那座废弃的老房子已经变得十分颓败，墙壁剥落，屋顶塌陷。
That abandoned old house had become very dilapidated, with peeling walls and a collapsed roof.
2
decadent and dissolute; leading a life of abandon
他这阵子生活有些颓放，每天睡到中午才起，晚上又熬夜打游戏。
He's been living a bit decadently and unrestrained lately, waking up only at noon every day and staying up late playing games at night.
3
Dispirited and decadent, often referring to a state of decline or demoralization.
他最近沉迷网络游戏，生活变得十分颓废。
He has been addicted to online games recently, and his life has become very decadent.
4
The Decadent School (or The Decadents), referring to a group of people or a subculture characterized by a dispirited and listless attitude.
他最近生活作息不规律，成了一个不折不扣的颓废派，每天沉迷于游戏和睡眠。
He has been living an irregular life recently, becoming a complete decadent, indulging in games and sleep every day.
5
degenerate practice
随着快餐文化的盛行，一些传统艺术形式也受到了颓风的影响，渐渐失去了原有的魅力。
With the prevalence of fast-food culture, some traditional art forms have also been affected by this decadent trend, gradually losing their original charm.
6
dilapidated; in a state of disrepair and ruin
这座古老的寺庙因为年久失修，屋顶已经开始颓坏了
The roof of this ancient temple has started to decay due to years of neglect.
7
decaying scene
废弃的古建筑群呈现出一种令人心生感慨的颓景。
The abandoned ancient architectural complex presents a desolate scene that evokes a sense of melancholy.
8
senile; to grow old and feeble/decrepit
经过多年的辛劳，他的身体逐渐颓老，但精神依然矍铄。
After years of hard work, his body gradually became infirm with age, but his spirit remained vigorous.
9
Dejected and dispirited
由于长时间的加班和缺乏休息，他的精神状态开始变得有些颓靡。
Due to prolonged overtime and lack of rest, his mental state began to appear somewhat listless and dispirited.
10
To collapse and fall into ruin or disrepair; to degenerate or decay.
那座古老的宅邸因年久失修而显得颓圮不堪
That ancient mansion appeared dilapidated and crumbling due to years of neglect.
11
Dejected or disappointed.
看到昔日繁华的街区如今颓然废弃，他不禁感到一阵心酸。
Seeing the once bustling street now lying desolate and abandoned, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
12
declining tendency
这家公司的业绩一直处于颓势，需要尽快采取措施扭转局面
The company's performance has been in a constant decline, and measures need to be taken quickly to reverse the situation.
13
collapse, crumble (especially for buildings or structures)
经过多年的风吹雨打，这座古老的教堂已经显得有些颓塌了
After years of exposure to wind and rain, this ancient church already appears somewhat dilapidated.
14
15
Listless and dispirited; languid and weak.
长时间的阴雨天气让他的精神有些颓萎。
The prolonged rainy weather made his spirits somewhat listless.
16
decayed and rotten; dilapidated
这座古老的木桥因为长期风吹雨淋，桥面已经开始颓朽
The surface of this ancient wooden bridge has started to decay and rot due to long-term exposure to wind and rain.
More words with 颓
- tuí颓sàng丧dejected, despondent
- tuí颓xiè泻decay and drain, crumble away
- tuí颓yǎn眼Tired eyes, Droopy eyes
- qīng倾tuí颓crumbling, declining
Idioms with 颓
- tuí颓yuán垣bài败bì壁dilapidated walls and crumbling ruins
- tuí颓yuán垣duàn断bì壁dilapidated ruins
- bài败jǐng井tuí颓yuán垣ruined wells and dilapidated walls
- duàn断bì壁tuí颓yuán垣dilapidated walls and crumbling ruins
- duàn断jǐng井tuí颓yuán垣dilapidated courtyard
- duàn断wǎ瓦tuí颓yuán垣ruins and dilapidated buildings
- tuí颓yuán垣bài败jǐng井ruined walls and broken wells
- tuí颓yuán垣fèi废jǐng井scene of desolation and decay
- tuí颓yuán垣fèi废zhǐ址dilapidated walls and ruined foundations
- tuí颓yuán垣pò破bì壁dilapidated walls and crumbling ruins
- pò破wǎ瓦tuí颓yuán垣dilapidated and crumbling structures
- suì碎wǎ瓦tuí颓yuán垣ruined and dilapidated buildings
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Open the tool →Questions about 颓
What does 颓 mean in Chinese?
颓 (tuí) means “To collapse” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 颓?
颓 is pronounced tuí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 颓 have?
颓 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 颓?
颓 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 页. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 颓?
The radical of 颓 is 页, and 颓 is an ideographic compound.