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锲

锲 (qiè) · sickle

14 strokesLeft–right

锲 (qiè) means “sickle”. It is made of 钅 + 契 and has 14 strokes.

Break 锲 into its parts

What 锲 is made of

锲 stroke order

锲 stroke order diagram: 14 strokes, numbered in writing order
锲 is written with 14 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 锲而不舍

只要锲而不舍,就一定能成功。Zhǐyào qiè'érbùshě, jiù yídìng néng chénggōng.As long as you persevere, you'll succeed.
他锲而不舍地学习了十年。Tā qiè'érbùshě de xuéxí le shí nián.He kept at his studies for ten years.

Words with 锲

Also built with 钅

Quick facts

Pinyinqiè
Meaningsickle
Strokes14
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 锲

What does 锲 mean?

锲 (qiè) means “sickle”.

How many strokes does 锲 have?

锲 has 14 strokes.

What parts make up 锲?

锲 is made of 钅 (metal) and 契 (deed).

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