阅 Stroke Order — How to Write 阅
阅 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 门, 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.
阅 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 门 + 7 more strokes
阅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yuè
Meanings of 阅 in Chinese
1
yuè阅
To read, peruse, or inspect; often used in contexts of reviewing documents, publications, or events.
她喜欢在图书馆阅览各种书籍。
She enjoys reading various books in the library.
To experience; to pass through a period of time or an event.
此项目已阅半年，进展顺利。
This project has passed half a year, and progress is smooth.
To tolerate or permit. Often used in classical contexts to express that something is not accepted or allowed, similar to '我躬不阅' (my person is not tolerated).
面对这种不公，我心实难阅
Facing this injustice, my heart truly finds it hard to tolerate.
When pronounced as 'yuè', it refers to a loss or depreciation of capital or principal, typically used in the compound '折阅' (zhéyuè) meaning to suffer a financial loss or depreciation.
由于市场波动，我的投资本金有所折阅
Due to market fluctuations, my investment principal has depreciated somewhat.
To gather or collect, as in things accumulating to form a larger entity.
零星的雨滴，阅成江河湖海.
Scattered raindrops gather to form rivers, lakes, and seas.
Common Words and Phrases with 阅
1
A military review or parade, where troops and equipment are inspected, often on national holidays.
每年节日期间，城市都会举行一次阅兵，以纪念历史事件。
Each year during the festival, the city holds a military parade to commemorate historical events.
2
A military parade or review, where troops march in formation and are inspected by a reviewing officer.
在学校的开放日活动中，学生们模拟了一场迷你阅兵式，展示他们的队列训练成果
During the school's open day event, students simulated a mini military parade to showcase their drill training results.
3
To read books or documents.
我喜欢在空闲时间阅读各种书籍，这让我感到放松。
I enjoy reading various books in my free time, which helps me relax.
4
To mark or grade examination papers; also, to review official documents or case files.
老师们正在加班加点地阅卷，希望能尽快公布成绩。
Teachers are working overtime to grade the examination papers, hoping to announce the results as soon as possible.
5
to read; to view
图书馆里有很多有趣的书籍，供大家免费阅览。
There are many interesting books in the library available for everyone to browse for free.
6
Experience, referring to past events one has personally gone through or positions one has held.
他的丰富阅历让他能够更好地理解不同文化。
His rich experience allows him to better understand different cultures.
More words with 阅
- dìng订yuè阅Subscribe
- quān圈yuè阅read and circulate, read and mark
- zèng赠yuè阅Complimentary copy, Free copy
- chá查yuè阅consult, refer to
- jiè借yuè阅borrow, check out
- shěn审yuè阅Review, Examine
- fān翻yuè阅browse, leaf through
- pī披yuè阅read through, review
- xì细yuè阅peruse, pore over
- yuè阅dú读jiǎo角Reading corner, Reading nook
- yuè阅lǎn览shì室reading room
- duō多yuè阅dú读Read more, Read widely
- pī批yuè阅to mark and comment, to review and approve
- yuè阅dú读shì室reading room, study room
- qiān佥yuè阅collectively review, jointly examine
- sǒu薮yuè阅Thicket Read, Wilderness Perusal
- yuè阅dú读xiáo小zǔ组reading group, book club
- yuè阅jī积Accumulated readings, Reading accumulation
- yuè阅jìn尽read all, read through
- zhǎn展yuè阅read, peruse
Idioms with 阅
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Open the tool →Questions about 阅
What does 阅 mean in Chinese?
阅 (yuè) means “To read, peruse, or inspect” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 阅?
阅 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 阅 have?
阅 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 阅?
阅 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 门. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 阅?
The radical of 阅 is 门.