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兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
兑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

兑 Stroke Order — How to Write 兑

Stroke Order

兑 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 儿, 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.

兑 Radical and Character Components

Components:丷兄

兑 is an ideographic compound. A beast 兄 with two horns 丷.

Radical: 儿 + 5 more strokes

兑 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • duì
  • ruì
  • yuè

Meanings of 兑 in Chinese

1

duì兑

to exchange, to convert (currency), to cash (a check)
我需要兑换一些美元。
I need to exchange some US dollars.
To mix or dilute (e.g., a liquid with another liquid or water).
这汤有点咸，我得兑点水稀释一下
This soup is a bit salty; I need to add some water to dilute it.
Duì is one of the Eight Trigrams (Bagua), representing a marsh or lake.
在八卦中，兑卦象征着沼泽和喜悦。
In the Eight Trigrams, the Duì trigram symbolizes marshes and joy.
Straight; upright; steadfast, often used to describe the unyielding nature of plants like pines and cypresses.
松柏寒冬不改本色，枝干兑立
Pines and cypresses retain their true nature even in the cold winter, their branches standing upright.
2

ruì兑

Sharp, keen; same as '锐'.
这把刀的刀刃很兑利，使用时务必小心。
This knife's blade is very sharp and keen; be sure to use it carefully.
3

yuè兑

Same as '悦' (yuè), meaning joy or delight; pleased.
见此美景，心甚喜兑
Upon seeing this beautiful scenery, my heart was filled with great joy.

Common Words and Phrases with 兑

1
duì兑fù付
to cash (a check, bond, etc.); to honor payment
请您在下午三点前到银行柜台兑付这张支票。
Please go to the bank counter before 3 PM to cash this check.
2
duì兑huàn换
To exchange or convert one thing, typically currency, for another.
我需要在出国前兑换一些美元。
I need to exchange some US dollars before going abroad.
3
duì兑kuǎn款
To cash a check or voucher; to collect payment.
请您务必在合同规定的期限内前往银行兑款，以免造成不便。
Please make sure to go to the bank to redeem the payment within the period specified in the contract, to avoid inconvenience.
4
duì兑xiàn现
To cash (e.g., a check or prize ticket); to fulfill or honor a promise or commitment.
这家商店承诺为顾客提供最好的服务，并一直努力兑现这个承诺。
This store promises to provide the best service to its customers, and it consistently strives to fulfill this promise.
5
duì兑zǐ子
To exchange pieces in a board game (e.g., chess), where each player captures one of the opponent's pieces.
在象棋比赛中，他通过巧妙的兑子，成功地化解了对手的攻势。
In the chess game, he successfully neutralized his opponent's offensive by a clever piece exchange.

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Questions about 兑

What does 兑 mean in Chinese?

兑 (duì) means “to exchange” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 兑?

兑 has 3 pronunciations: duì, ruì, yuè.

How many strokes does 兑 have?

兑 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 兑?

兑 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 儿. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 兑?

The radical of 兑 is 儿, and 兑 is an ideographic compound.