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虐

虐 (nüè) · cruel

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虐 (nüè) means “cruel”. It is made of 虍 + 彐 and has 9 strokes.

Break 虐 into its parts

What 虐 is made of

虐 stroke order

虐 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
虐 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 虐待

虐待动物是违法的。Nüèdài dòngwù shì wéifǎ de.Mistreating animals is against the law.
我们应该保护动物不被虐待。Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎohù dòngwù bú bèi nüèdài.We should protect animals from abuse.

Words with 虐

Also built with 虍

Quick facts

Pinyinnüè
Meaningcruel
Strokes9
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Questions about 虐

What does 虐 mean?

虐 (nüè) means “cruel”.

How many strokes does 虐 have?

虐 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 虐?

虐 is made of 虍 (tiger) and 彐 (snout).

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