测 Stroke Order — How to Write 测
测 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
测 Radical and Character Components
测 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 则 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 6 more strokes
测 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- cè
Meanings of 测 in Chinese
1
cè测
To measure, survey, or observe using instruments.
科学家们正在观测天体。
Scientists are observing celestial bodies.
To test, to examine, to measure.
我们需要测试一下新产品的性能。
We need to test the performance of the new product.
To guess; to surmise; to estimate.
根据目前的数据，我们推测市场需求将持续增长。
Based on the current data, we surmise that market demand will continue to grow.
Clear, transparent, or profound (referring to liquids or substances, evoking visual depth, as in '漆欲测' where lacquer is desired to be deep and clear). This meaning often implies a discernible depth or clarity.
湖水清澈，其深可测。
The lake water is crystal clear, and its depth is fathomable.
Common Words and Phrases with 测
1
observe and predict
农业专家正在进行病虫害的测报工作，以保障农作物的健康生长
Agricultural experts are carrying out pest and disease prediction and forecasting work to ensure the healthy growth of crops.
2
To measure and determine something.
科学家们正在测定这种新材料的硬度。
Scientists are measuring the hardness of this new material.
3
To conjecture, estimate, or infer.
我们很难测度未来市场的发展趋势。
It is difficult for us to estimate the future development trends of the market.
4
A measuring staff or surveying rod used in surveying.
工程师使用测杆来测量土地的高度。
The engineer used the measuring rod to measure the height of the land.
5
astronomical and meteorological observation
古代科学家通过测候来推断节气变化，指导农业生产
Ancient scientists inferred seasonal changes by observing weather and astronomical phenomena to guide agricultural production.
6
lie detection
在某些招聘过程中，可能会使用测谎技术来评估候选人的诚实度，但这存在争议。
In some hiring processes, lie detection technology might be used to assess candidates' honesty, but this is controversial.
7
Surveying and mapping; cartography.
这项工程的第一步是进行详细的测绘工作，以确保后续建设的精确性。
The first step of this project is to conduct detailed surveying and mapping work to ensure the accuracy of subsequent construction.
8
An instrument for measuring angles; a goniometer or angle meter.
工程师使用测角器精确测量了机械零件的角度。
The engineer used a protractor to accurately measure the angle of the mechanical part.
9
measurement and control; observe and control
卫星的测控系统对其实时运行状态进行监测和调整。
The satellite's telemetry and control system monitors and adjusts its real-time operating status.
10
Dynamometry; the process of measuring force during work.
我们需要对这个新设计的机械臂进行测力，以确保它能承受预期的负载。
We need to perform force measurement on this newly designed robotic arm to ensure it can withstand the expected load.
11
To determine the size, amount, or degree of something, often using an instrument.
工程师们正在测量桥梁的长度。
Engineers are measuring the length of the bridge.
12
to assess and evaluate, often based on specific indicators or criteria
这款软件正在进行用户体验测评。
This software is currently undergoing user experience assessment.
13
Test, measure, examine.
新软件在发布前需要经过严格的测试。
New software needs to undergo rigorous testing before its release.
14
measure and calculate; estimate
我们正在测算新项目的成本和预计收益。
We are estimating the costs and projected returns of the new project.
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16
A form of fortune-telling (glyphomancy) that involves analyzing the component parts of Chinese characters.
老王最近生意不顺，便去找师傅测字，希望能找到解决之道。
Lao Wang's business hasn't been going well recently, so he went to a master for character divination, hoping to find a solution.
More words with 测
- guān观cè测observe, observation
- jiān监cè测to monitor; to supervise and test
- jiǎn检cè测To detect, inspect, and test.
- cāi猜cè测guess, conjecture
- tàn探cè测detect, probe
- tuī推cè测speculate, surmise
- chōu抽cè测spot test; random sampling test
- chuǎi揣cè测speculate, conjecture
- kān勘cè测survey, exploration
- lí蠡cè测speculate, conjecture
- mù目cè测visual estimation, estimate by eye
- pǒ叵cè测unfathomable, unpredictable
- shí实cè测Actual test, Field test
- jiào校cè测calibrate and test
- yáo遥cè测telemetry
- yì臆cè测speculation, conjecture
- yù预cè测predict, prediction
- cǎo草cè测Rough measurement, Preliminary survey
- chū初cè测Initial test
- kuī窥cè测spy, reconnoiter
Idioms with 测
- biàn变huà化bù不cè测unpredictable and ever-changing
- biàn变huà化mò莫cè测ever-changing and unpredictable
- biàn变huàn幻bù不cè测constantly changing and unpredictable
- biàn变huàn幻mò莫cè测change unpredictably
- biàn变shēng生bù不cè测unexpected changes arise
- bù不cè测zhī之huò祸unforeseen calamity
- fēng风yún云bù不cè测unforeseen changes in circumstances
- gāo高shēn深mò莫cè测profound and unfathomable
- guǎn管kuī窥lí蠡cè测limited and superficial understanding
- guǐ诡mì秘mò莫cè测mysterious and unpredictable
- guǐ鬼shén神mò莫cè测unfathomable even to ghosts and gods
- jū居xīn心pǒ叵cè测harbor evil intentions
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Open the tool →Questions about 测
What does 测 mean in Chinese?
测 (cè) means “To measure” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 测?
测 is pronounced cè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 测 have?
测 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 测?
测 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 测?
The radical of 测 is 氵, and 测 is a phono-semantic compound.