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捶 chuí to beat

to beat; to lash; to strike with a cane; to pound

How to remember 捶: 扌 hand + 垂 droop = to beat. His shoulders droop, yet the grumpy old man raises a hand and threatens to beat any kid on his lawn.

  • HSK 8
  • 11 strokes
  • Radical 扌

Component breakdown

捶 = 扌 hand + 垂 droop

  • 扌 hand
  • 垂 droop
The Gushi story

His shoulders droop, yet the grumpy old man raises a hand and threatens to beat any kid on his lawn.

How it is used

  • To pound/beat with a fist or mallet: 捶背 (chuí bèi) to pound someone's back (a massage), 捶胸顿足 (chuíxiōng-dùnzú) to beat one's chest and stamp - in grief or regret.
  • 捶打 (chuídǎ) = to hammer at. The blows are rhythmic, from above, with a fist or tool.