to break · Character component

to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble

A hand 扌 wielding an axe 斤

折 at a glance

Meaning
to break
Strokes
7
Characters
7
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 折

HSK 5 · 1

HSK 6 · 2

Beyond HSK · 4

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 折 mean?

折 means "to break". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 折?

7 characters in this dictionary contain 折, including ones at HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 折 have?

折 is written in 7 strokes.