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捶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
捶chuíto beat, to lash, to strike with a caneHSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #19605, Very Hard
捶chuíto beat with the fistHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #19605, Very Hard
捶chuíto hammerHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #19605, Very Hard
捶chuíto cudgelHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #19605, Very Hard
chuí(chui2) T2
  1. 1to beat, to lash, to strike with a cane
  2. 2to beat with the fist
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March 24, 2026

捶chuí(chui2)

The character 捶 (chuí) means to beat or strike, often with a fist or a tool like a hammer. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical actions like pounding or hitting, and can convey both literal and metaphorical meanings, such as 'beating a drum' or 'striking a deal.'

Strokes11Radical扌Frequency#19605DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, there's a practice called 'cupping' where practitioners may use a technique similar to 捶 to stimulate blood flow, highlighting the importance of physical techniques in health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong person, like a blacksmith, using a hammer to 'chuí' (pronounced like 'chway') strike metal. The character 捶 has a component that looks like a hand (扌) and a part that resembles a tool; visualize them working together to create something new.

Meanings of 捶

chuí(chui2)
1to beat, to lash, to strike with a cane
2to beat with the fist
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About 捶

捶Simplified
11Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 捶

Quick Contrast

捶 (chuí) vs 打 (dǎ) — use 捶 for striking with a fist or tool, while 打 is more general for hitting or beating.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone for 捶, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. It is used more in informal settings, and common collocations include 捶打 (to strike) and 捶胸 (to pound one’s chest).

HSK Study Tips

Although 捶 is not in the official HSK levels, it connects well with other action verbs in early levels, such as 打 (dǎ, to hit) and 拍 (pāi, to clap). Focus on the context in which you use this verb to enhance your understanding of action-oriented vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 捶 with 打, using it incorrectly in contexts that require a more general term. For example, saying '我捶球' (I beat the ball) should be corrected to '我打球' (I hit the ball).

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Etymology of 捶

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 垂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 搥.

Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)垂
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Case file: 捶

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 垂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 搥.

  1. 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half垂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhand
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 捶?

Decomposition of 捶

IDS Structure⿰扌垂
捶Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
垂chui2
right
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How to say to beat, to lash, to strike with a cane in Chinese

“to beat, to lash, to strike with a cane” in Chinese is捶chuí

The character 捶 (chuí) means to beat or strike, often with a fist or a tool like a hammer. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical actions like pounding or hitting, and can convey both literal and metaphorical meanings, such as 'beating a drum' or 'striking a deal.'

When to use 捶

Be mindful of the tone for 捶, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. It is used more in informal settings, and common collocations include 捶打 (to strike) and 捶胸 (to pound one’s chest).

捶 or something close to it

捶 (chuí) vs 打 (dǎ) — use 捶 for striking with a fist or tool, while 打 is more general for hitting or beating.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 捶 with 打, using it incorrectly in contexts that require a more general term. For example, saying '我捶球' (I beat the ball) should be corrected to '我打球' (I hit the ball).

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捶

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Grammar Patterns of 捶

捶 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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总裁____胸顿足，称那是个错误的交易。

The president beat his breast and called that deal a mistake.

Example Sentences for 捶 (4)

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1
总裁捶胸顿足，称那是个错误的交易。

zǒng cái chuí xiōng dùn zú， ， chēng nà shì gè cuò wù de jiāo。

The president beat his breast and called that deal a mistake.
2
我儿子大发脾气，一拳捶在了地上。

wǒ ér zǐ dà fā pí qì， ， yī quán chuí zài le dì。

My son had a tantrum and banged his fist on the ground.
3
他们正在使劲捶门，就要闯进来了。

tā mén zhèng zài shǐ jìn chuí mén， ， jiù yào chuǎng jìn lái。

They were battering the door, they were breaking in.
4
陈姨太带着一股脂粉香,扭扭捏捏地从隔壁房里跑过来,站在旁边给祖父捶背.

chén yí tài dài zháo yī gǔ zhī fěn xiāng, , niǔ niǔ niē niē dì cóng gé bì fáng lǐ pǎo guò, lái , zhàn zài páng biān gěi zǔ fù.

Mistress Chen hastened in from the next room to drum her fists lightly on his back.

Word Family of 捶

Words Containing This Character5
捶chuíto hammer
捶打to beat
捶胸顿足to beat one's chest and stamp one's feet (idiom)捶胸頓足
捶背to massage sb's back by pounding it lightly with one's fists
捶胸to beat one's chest
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Compound Meaning

What does 捶 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 捶

捶 specifically implies a hammering or beating action, often with a fist or tool, while 打 is a more general term for hitting, which can apply to a wider range of contexts.

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