指桑骂槐

指桑骂槐指桑罵槐 zhǐ sāng huái ㄓˇ ㄙㄤ ㄇㄚˋ ㄏㄨㄞˊ zi2 song1 maa6 waai4

  • lit. to point at the mulberry tree and curse the locust tree
  • fig. to scold sb indirectly
  • to make oblique accusations (idiom)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 指 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown