策 Stroke Order — How to Write 策
策 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.
策 Radical and Character Components
Components:⺮朿
策 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺮ (bamboo) carries the meaning, while 朿 indicates the sound.
Radical: ⺮ + 6 more strokes
策 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- cè
Meanings of 策 in Chinese
1
cè策
An ancient horsewhip, often with a pointed tip.
骑手手持竹策，轻抽马臀。
The rider held a bamboo whip and lightly tapped the horse's rump.
To whip; to spur on; to urge forward.
老师经常鞭策我们努力学习。
Our teacher often encourages us to study hard.
To encourage, motivate, or promote an action or effort.
面对挑战，我们应互相策勉，共同进步。
Facing challenges, we should encourage each other and make progress together.
An ancient term for bound bamboo slips, used to refer to documents or records, as in 'jiǎncè'.
这些史策详细记载了当时的事件。
These historical records meticulously documented the events of that time.
In ancient times, 'cè' (策) referred to the emperor's act of bestowing land or titles upon officials, or dismissing them.
古时，皇帝会策封有功之臣。
In ancient times, emperors would enfeoff meritorious officials.
A type of essay or policy question in ancient imperial examinations, such as '策论' (policy essay) or '策问' (policy question).
主考官提出的策问，要求考生阐述对某个问题的看法。
The policy question posed by the chief examiner required candidates to elaborate on their views on a certain issue.
To use or lean on a staff or stick; refers to a staff itself.
他年迈体弱，出门时总爱策杖而行。
He is old and frail, and always likes to lean on a staff when going out.
An ancient Chinese counting tool, similar in shape to a 'chóu' (counting rod).
古人常将竹策用于数学计算。
Ancient people often used bamboo counting rods for mathematical calculations.
A strategy, plan, or idea; a scheme or policy, often referring to a method or course of action.
为了解决这个问题，大家都在积极献策
To solve this problem, everyone is actively offering suggestions.
In calligraphy, 'cè' refers to an upward horizontal stroke.
写好一‘策’，需笔力内含，微微上仰。
To execute a good 'cè' stroke, one needs inner brush strength, making it slightly upward.
Common Words and Phrases with 策
1
To instigate or incite (an action or event, often negative); to engineer.
他秘密策动了一场惊喜派对，为了庆祝他朋友的生日。
He secretly orchestrated a surprise party to celebrate his friend's birthday.
2
To instigate defection or rebellion within an opposing group.
在激烈的市场竞争中，有时会有公司试图策反对手的关键销售人员。
In fierce market competition, companies sometimes attempt to instigate key sales personnel from rivals to switch allegiance.
3
To design, plan, or plot (an event or project).
我们正在策划一个惊喜派对，希望能给寿星一个难忘的夜晚。
We are planning a surprise party, hoping to give the birthday person an unforgettable night.
4
strategy
我们团队需要制定一个有效的营销策略来吸引更多客户。
Our team needs to formulate an effective marketing strategy to attract more customers.
5
A type of essay in ancient and feudal China, often part of imperial examinations, where scholars discussed current political issues and offered policy proposals to the imperial court.
这位学者撰写了一篇关于教育改革的策论，提出了诸多创新方案。
This scholar authored a strategic discourse on educational reform, proposing numerous innovative solutions.
6
to spur the horse
少年策马扬鞭，很快就消失在了地平线尽头。
The young man spurred his horse, and soon disappeared beyond the horizon.
7
A strategist, schemer, or plotter.
这次活动的成功离不开幕后那位高明的策士，他巧妙地规划了每一个环节。
The success of this event cannot be separated from the brilliant strategist behind the scenes, who skillfully planned every segment.
8
an imperial examination involving the writing of policy essays
许多有抱负的学子都希望通过策试，展现自己的学识和见解。
Many ambitious scholars hoped to demonstrate their knowledge and insights through the Cèshì examination.
9
An ancient Chinese oral examination format, involving questions and answers primarily on classics and political affairs, similar to a modern thesis defense.
老师引导学生们进行了一场模拟策问，锻炼他们的思辨能力。
The teacher guided the students through a mock cewen, training their critical thinking skills.
10
To support by coordinated action or in coordination with.
为了成功完成集体项目，小组成员之间需要密切配合，互相策应。
To successfully complete the group project, team members need to cooperate closely and support each other.
11
The source or place of origin for something, often an idea, movement, or event.
这座城市是许多创新技术和新兴产业的策源地，吸引了大量人才
This city is the birthplace of many innovative technologies and emerging industries, attracting a large number of talents.
More words with 策
- jué决cè策decision-making or policy-making
- biān鞭cè策spur on, urge forward
- guó国cè策National policy, State policy
- jì计cè策A stratagem, plan, ruse, or trick.
- liáng良cè策a good plan or sound strategy
- miào妙cè策Brilliant plan, Excellent strategy
- shàng上cè策the best policy; the best strategy
- shī失cè策Miscalculation, A strategic blunder
- zhōng中cè策the second best plan
- qū驱cè策drive, urge on
- zhèng政cè策policy
- duì对cè策Countermeasure, Counterplan
- fāng方cè策Policy, Strategy
- cháng长cè策long-term strategy, long-range plan
- bì闭guān关zhèng政cè策Closed-door policy, Seclusion policy
- mù睦lín邻zhèng政cè策Good Neighbor Policy
- xiàn献cè策offer advice, make suggestions
- cè策luè略xìng性strategic
- jué决cè策céng层decision-making level, decision-makers
- xīn新zhèng政cè策new policy, new measure
Idioms with 策
- cè策wú无yí遗suàn算flawless strategy or plan
- bó搏shǒu手wú无cè策wring hands helplessly
- chū出móu谋huà划cè策offer advice and strategies
- quán权yí宜zhī之cè策expedient, temporary measure
- qún群cè策qún群lì力pool collective wisdom and effort
- shù束shǒu手wú无cè策utterly helpless and at a loss
- wàn万quán全zhī之cè策a foolproof strategy
- xiàn献jì计xiàn献cè策offer advice and suggestions
- yú愚mín民zhèng政cè策policy to keep people ignorant
- zǒu走wéi为shàng上cè策Running away is the best strategy
- cè策wán顽mó磨dùn钝Spur the dull and sharpen the slow
- zhāo朝xī夕zhī之cè策short-sighted plan for immediate benefit
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Open the tool →Questions about 策
What does 策 mean in Chinese?
策 (cè) means “An ancient horsewhip” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 策?
策 is pronounced cè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 策 have?
策 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 策?
策 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical ⺮. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 策?
The radical of 策 is ⺮, and 策 is a phono-semantic compound.