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捶 Stroke Order — How to Write 捶

Stroke Order

捶 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

捶 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌垂

捶 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 垂 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 8 more strokes

捶 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chuí

Meanings of 捶 in Chinese

1

chuí捶

To beat, hit, or pound, often with a hand or tool; to express strong emotion by hitting one's chest.
听到这个消息，他气得捶胸顿足
Hearing the news, he was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet.

Common Words and Phrases with 捶

1
chuí捶dǎ打
to beat repeatedly; to pound
他用小锤子轻轻地捶打着木头，想把它固定住。
He gently hammered the wood with a small hammer, trying to fix it in place.
2
chuí捶jī击
To hit or strike something hard, often repeatedly, especially with a heavy object.
铁匠挥舞着铁锤，一下又一下地捶击着烧红的铁块，使其逐渐成形
The blacksmith wielded his hammer, pounding the glowing red iron block repeatedly, gradually shaping it.
3
chuí捶xiōng胸
To beat one's chest as a dramatic display of strong emotions like grief, anger, or self-reproach; breast-beating.
得知自己错过了那次重要会议，他气得捶胸顿足。
Upon learning he had missed the crucial meeting, he was so furious that he beat his chest and stamped his feet.
4
chuí捶xiōng胸dùn顿zú足
To beat one's breast and stamp one's feet, showing extreme sorrow, grief, or remorse.
得知自己因为粗心错过了重要的面试机会，他捶胸顿足，懊悔不已。
Upon realizing he had missed a crucial interview opportunity due to his carelessness, he beat his chest and stamped his feet in deep regret.

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Questions about 捶

What does 捶 mean in Chinese?

捶 (chuí) means “To beat, hit, or pound, often with a hand or tool; to express strong emotion by hitting one's chest” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 捶?

捶 is pronounced chuí in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 捶 have?

捶 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 捶?

捶 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 捶?

The radical of 捶 is 扌, and 捶 is a phono-semantic compound.