侧 Stroke Order — How to Write 侧

Stroke Order

侧 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.

侧 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻则

侧 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 则 indicates the sound.

Radical: 亻 + 6 more strokes

侧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

cè
zè
zhāi

Meanings of 侧 in Chinese

cè侧

Side; flank; profile; referring to the lateral part or an aspect of something.

他从侧面观察了这幅画，发现了新的细节。

He observed the painting from the side and discovered new details.

Refers to being slanted, on the side, or to lean; also used in phrases indicating emphasis or restlessness.

他昨晚辗转反侧，一夜未眠。

He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.

When 'cè' (cè) carries the meaning of '卑陋' (bēilòu), it refers to being humble, lowly, or in a remote and simple state. Specifically, in the term '侧陋' (cè lòu), it means being of humble origin or living in a remote and simple place.

尽管出身侧陋，他依然凭借才华和毅力获得了尊重。

Despite his humble origins, he still earned respect through his talent and perseverance.

zè侧

In classical Chinese phonology, '侧' (zè) refers to oblique tones (non-level tones), similar to '仄'. These tones are crucial in the metrical structure of classical poetry.

古诗中的平声和侧声有严格的区分。

In classical Chinese poetry, there is a strict distinction between level tones (píngshēng) and oblique tones (zèshēng).

zhāi侧

Leaning or tilting, often describing an unsteady or uneven posture, similar to walking with a distinct lean.

他走路侧侧的，好像重心不稳。

He walks with a distinct lean, as if his center of gravity is unstable.

When pronounced 'zhāi', '侧' (traditional: 側) refers to the action of turning or leaning to one side, or tilting.

他侧耳细听窗外的动静。

He leaned his ear to listen carefully to the movement outside the window.

Common Words and Phrases with 侧

cè侧bǎi柏

Chinese arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis), an evergreen tree or shrub native to Asia, often cultivated for ornamental purposes or landscaping.

公园里种植了许多侧柏，它们不仅美化了环境，还能净化空气。

Many Chinese arborvitae are planted in the park; they not only beautify the environment but also purify the air.

cè侧ěr耳

to incline the head and listen; to listen attentively

小猫听到院子里有动静，立刻侧耳倾听。

The kitten heard a movement in the yard and immediately cocked its ears to listen.

cè侧gēn根

Lateral roots

植物的主根通常会生长出许多侧根，以更好地吸收土壤中的水分和养分。

The plant's main root usually grows many lateral roots to better absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

cè侧jī击

To make a flank attack; to make an indirect attack or criticism.

在讨论中，他没有正面回应对方的指责，而是采取侧击的方式，通过引用其他数据来削弱对方论点的说服力。

In the discussion, he didn't directly respond to the opponent's accusation; instead, he used an indirect approach, weakening the persuasiveness of the opponent's argument by citing other data.

cè侧jì记

A report or account focusing on specific aspects, details, or observations, often from a 'side' or particular perspective, rather than a main, comprehensive one. Similar to 'sidelights' or 'human interest story'.