What does 侧 mean in Chinese?

侧 (cè) means "side, flank" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 6.

How do you write 侧?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 侧 is written.

What is the radical of 侧?

Radical information for 侧 is being updated.

How many strokes does 侧 have?

Stroke count information for 侧 is being updated.

What HSK level is 侧?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 侧 is a character to recognise at HSK 6 and to write by hand at HSK 6.

侧 (cè): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

侧

cè

side, flank

HSK 6 character

Quick Answer

侧 (cè) means "side, flank" with HSK 6 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 侧 →Animated stroke-order for 侧 →

Pronunciation

cè

Meaning

Primary: side

Other meanings:

flank

Basic info

Pinyin	cè
Meanings	side, flank
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 6, write by hand at HSK 6
Frequency	#980 most common

Example sentences

从侧面看这座建筑更美。
Cóng cèmiàn kàn zhè zuò jiànzhù gèng měi.
This building looks more beautiful from the side.
From 侧面 (HSK 7-9)
这次培训侧重实际操作。
Zhè cì péixùn cèzhòng shíjì cāozuò.
This training emphasizes practical operation.
From 侧重 (HSK 7-9)
游客请从侧门进入参观场馆。
Qǐng cóng cèmén jìnrù.
Please enter from the side door.
From 侧 (HSK 6)

Words containing 侧

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
侧	cè	side, flank	HSK 6
侧面	cèmiàn	side, flank	HSK 7-9
侧重	cèzhòng	to emphasize, to stress	HSK 7-9

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侧

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