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Character

侧 cè · zhāi

HSK 6Character2 readings

side; one side of something (as in 左侧, the left side)

Radical
亻
Strokes
8
Structure
Left–right
Parts
亻 则
Traditional
側
Frequency
#1097 most common character
Practice writing

Readings and meanings

cèMain readingzhāiRare reading

cè

ce4Main readingHSK 6
  1. side; one side of something (as in 左侧, the left side)
  2. to lean or turn to one side

Examples

  • 我的左侧有一棵大树。

    wǒ de zuǒ cè yǒu yì kē dà shù

    There is a big tree on my left.

    AI-generated sentence

  • 他侧身站在门口。

    tā cè shēn zhàn zài mén kǒu

    He stood sideways at the door.

    AI-generated sentence

Words that use “侧” as cè

两侧liǎng cèthe two sides of somethingWordHSK 6侧重cè zhòngto focus more on one thingWordHSK 7–9侧面cè miànthe side of a thing, not its front or backWordHSK 7–9东侧dōng cèeast sideWord二侧èr cètwo sidesWord体侧tǐ cèside of the bodyWord侧写cè xiěto profileWord侧卧cè wòto lie on one's sideWord

zhāi

zhai1Reading 2Rare reading

This reading is uncommon in everyday Chinese; the main reading is cè.

  1. to lean to one side; to tilt (the head or body)

Examples

  • 请把头侧一下，我看不清。

    qǐng bǎ tóu zhāi yí xià wǒ kàn bu qīng

    Please tilt your head a little; I can't see clearly.

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  • 他头侧歪着，正在休息。

    tā tóu zhāi wāi zhe zhèng zài xiū xi

    His head is leaning to one side; he is resting.

    AI-generated sentence

Stroke order

All 8 strokes

Speed

Practice writing 侧

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Same radical 亻

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