COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 乍 is built
乍 can be remembered by breaking it into 丿 + 下 + 一. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-left enclosure structure.
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How to Write 乍 (zhà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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zhàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 乍
Say “zhà” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 乍
Common words and phrases
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Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乍?
乍 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 乍 (zhà) mean?
乍 (zhà) means at first.
What is the radical of 乍?
The radical of 乍 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.