刺
Meaning:
to stab; to prick, to irritate; to prod
HSK 4
Frequency:
#630
Pinyin:
cì
Strokes:
8
Radical:
刂
How to Write 刺 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "刺" in Chinese
The Chinese character 刺 (cì) means "to stab; to prick, to irritate; to prod". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 刺 include: 倒刺, 刺中, 刺伤.
📚 Words and Phrases with 刺
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: knife
Semantic component: 刂
Phonetic component: 朿
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "刺"?
- The pinyin is cì
- How many strokes does "刺" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "刺" mean?
- to stab; to prick, to irritate; to prod
- What is the radical of "刺"?
- The radical is "刂"