扌
Primary radical
扌 is the Unicode primary radical used to organise 折.
CHINESE CHARACTER
折 (zhé): Meaning, Words & Stroke Order
zhé
to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humbleHSK 47 strokes
LEARNING CONNECTIONS
扌 · 斤
Visible components
折 is decomposed as ⿰扌斤.
STROKES · 7
PRACTISE WRITING →Write 折 in 7 steps.
Each square adds one stroke in the standard writing order.
LEARN THIS CHARACTER IN CONTEXT
Vocabulary with 折
HSK 4 · to give a discount
HSK 5 · discount
HSK 6 · setback; reverse; check; defeat; frustration; disappointment
HSK 6 · to snap; to break (a stick, a bone etc); (bound form) to sustain a loss (in business); to turn sth over; to turn upside down; to tip sth out (of a container)
HSK 7-9 · twists and turns
HSK 7-9 · a hundred percent; to the letter; out-and-out
FAQ
What does 折 (zhé) mean in Chinese?
to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble
How do you write 折 in stroke order?
折 has 7 strokes. Follow the animated stroke-order sequence above, then practise it on the writing page.
What is the radical of 折?
扌 is the radical in 折. It is the hand side radical and can provide a meaning-side clue.
What are common words with 折?
打折 (dǎzhé): to give a discount; 折扣 (zhékòu): discount; 挫折 (cuòzhé): setback; reverse; check; defeat; frustration; disappointment.