ruler · Character component

ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.

Picture of a man measuring by pacing

尺 at a glance

Meaning
ruler
Strokes
4
Characters
8
Role
Contributes meaning and sound

Characters with 尺

HSK 3 · 1

HSK 4 · 1

HSK 5 · 1

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 4

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 尺 mean?

尺 means "ruler". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning and sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 尺?

8 characters in this dictionary contain 尺, including ones at HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 尺 have?

尺 is written in 4 strokes.