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遏

遏 (è) · to curb

遏 (è) means “to curb”. It is made of 辶 + 曷 and has 12 strokes.

Break 遏 into its parts

What 遏 is made of

遏 stroke order

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

Example sentences with 遏制

政府采取措施遏制物价上涨。Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī èzhì wùjià shàngzhǎng.The government took measures to curb rising prices.
他努力遏制住自己的怒气。Tā nǔlì èzhì zhù zìjǐ de nùqì.He tried hard to hold back his anger.

Words with 遏

Also built with 辶

Quick facts

Pinyinè
Meaningto curb
Strokes12
PatternBottom-left wrap

Questions about 遏

What does 遏 mean?

遏 (è) means “to curb”.

How many strokes does 遏 have?

遏 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 遏?

遏 is made of 辶 (walking, moving) and 曷 (what).

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