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挫

挫 (cuò) · to check

10 strokesLeft–right

挫 (cuò) means “to check”. It is made of 扌 + 坐 and has 10 strokes.

Break 挫 into its parts

What 挫 is made of

挫 stroke order

挫 stroke order diagram: 10 strokes, numbered in writing order
挫 is written with 10 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 挫折

人的一生总会遇到挫折。Rén de yīshēng zǒng huì yùdào cuòzhé.Everyone faces setbacks in life.
他没有被挫折打败。Tā méiyǒu bèi cuòzhé dǎbài.He wasn't defeated by setbacks.

Words with 挫

Also built with 扌

Quick facts

Pinyincuò
Meaningto check
Strokes10
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 挫

What does 挫 mean?

挫 (cuò) means “to check”.

How many strokes does 挫 have?

挫 has 10 strokes.

What parts make up 挫?

挫 is made of 扌 (hand) and 坐 (seat).

Keep learning

Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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