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策

策 (cè) · to urge

12 strokesTop–bottom

策 (cè) means “to urge”. It is made of ⺮ + 朿 and has 12 strokes.

Break 策 into its parts

What 策 is made of

策 stroke order

策 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
策 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 鞭策

老师的话一直鞭策着我。Lǎoshī de huà yìzhí biāncè zhe wǒ.My teacher's words have always spurred me on.
失败鞭策他更加努力。Shībài biāncè tā gèngjiā nǔlì.Failure spurred him to work harder.

Words with 策

Also built with ⺮

Quick facts

Pinyincè
Meaningto urge
Strokes12
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 策

What does 策 mean?

策 (cè) means “to urge”.

How many strokes does 策 have?

策 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 策?

策 is made of ⺮ (bamboo) and 朿 (thorn).

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