锥 Stroke Order — How to Write 锥

Stroke Order

锥 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.

锥 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅隹

锥 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 隹 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 8 more strokes

锥 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zhuī

Meanings of 锥 in Chinese

zhuī锥

A pointed tool, such as an awl or a cone, used for piercing holes. It can also refer to the tip of such a tool, or be used metaphorically in idioms like 'talent will eventually emerge' (锥处囊中) or 'minimal profit' (锥刀之末).

他虽然出身贫寒，但才华横溢，就像锥处囊中，总有一天会显露出来

Although he came from a humble background, his talent is exceptional; just like an awl in a bag, it will eventually emerge.

An object shaped like an awl or cone, often referring to tools such as a screwdriver or a traditional writing brush.

他用改锥拧紧了螺丝。

He tightened the screw with a screwdriver.

To drill or pierce with a cone-shaped tool; to bore with a pointed instrument.

他用锥子在木板上钻了个小孔。

He drilled a small hole in the wooden board with an awl.

Common Words and Phrases with 锥

zhuī锥chǔ处náng囊zhōng中

Like an awl in a bag, signifying that true talent cannot be hidden and will eventually stand out.

他虽然行事低调，但凭借其卓越的编程能力，总能像锥处囊中一样，在团队中脱颖而出。

Although he maintains a low profile, with his exceptional programming skills, he always stands out in the team, just like an awl in a bag.

zhuī锥dāo刀zhī之mò末

A negligible profit or benefit.

这点微不足道的收获，不过是锥刀之末，远不能满足我们的需求。

This tiny gain is merely the tip of an awl, far from meeting our requirements.

zhuī锥dù度

Taper refers to the gradual reduction in thickness, diameter, or width of an elongated object.

这根杆件的末端设计有轻微的锥度，以便更好地插入。

The end of this rod is designed with a slight taper for better insertion.

zhuī锥tǐ体

A geometric solid that has a circular or other closed base and sides tapering to a point (apex).

在几何课上，老师详细讲解了锥体的性质和体积计算方法。

In geometry class, the teacher explained in detail the properties and volume calculation methods of a cone.

zhuī锥tū突

Conuli: cone-shaped projections found on the surface of some sponges.

科学家在研究一种新型多孔动物时，发现其外壳上长有独特的锥突，用以防御捕食者。

When scientists were studying a new type of porous animal, they discovered unique conical protrusions on its shell, used for defending against predators.

zhuī锥zǐ子

An awl; a pointed tool used for making small holes or scratching surfaces, such as in leather or wood.