磋 Stroke Order — How to Write 磋
磋 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.
磋 Radical and Character Components
磋 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 差 indicates the sound.
Radical: 石 + 10 more strokes
磋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- cuō
Meanings of 磋 in Chinese
cuō磋
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Open the tool →Questions about 磋
What does 磋 mean in Chinese?
磋 (cuō) means “To discuss carefully or consult, often used in compounds like 'qiēcuō' (to learn from each other through discussion) or 'cuōshāng' (to consult; to discuss)” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 磋?
磋 is pronounced cuō in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 磋 have?
磋 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 磋?
磋 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 磋?
The radical of 磋 is 石, and 磋 is a phono-semantic compound.