Learn a Chinese Character - 摧 (cuī) To destroy; to break; to shatter

Chinese Character: 摧

The character '摧' consists of the '扌' (hand) radical on the left, indicating actions related to the hand, and the '隹' on the right, which may serve as a phonetic component or have some semantic association. It can be imagined as a hand forcefully acting on an object, suggesting the meaning of destruction or breaking.

1. Character Basics 汉字基本信息

Radical: 扌 (Hand radical) 部首：扌（手旁）

Stroke Count: 14 笔画数：14

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: cuī 拼音：cuī

3. Meaning 含义

To destroy; to break; to shatter 摧毁；破坏；粉碎

4. Common Words 常用词汇

摧毁 (Destroy completely) 彻底摧毁
摧残 (Wreck; devastate) 破坏；蹂躏

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

The character '摧' is often used as a verb, usually followed by a noun to indicate the action of destruction or damage. For example, '摧毁建筑物' (Destroy the building). “摧”字常作动词，通常后面接名词，表示破坏或损坏的动作。例如，“摧毁建筑物”（Destroy the building）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the character '摧' often appears in idioms and literature to describe the powerful and destructive forces of nature or human actions, emphasizing the intensity and irreversibility of destruction. 在中国文化中，“摧”字常出现在成语和文学作品中，用来描述自然或人类行为的强大破坏力，强调破坏的强度和不可逆性。

7. Example Sentence 例句

狂风摧毁了许多树木。 The strong wind destroyed many trees.

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can associate the character '摧' with its radical '扌' (hand) and imagine a hand forcefully breaking or destroying something. This can help you remember its meaning and shape. 你可以将“摧”字与它的部首“扌”（手）联系起来，想象一只手用力地打破或摧毁某物。这有助于你记住它的含义和形状。