COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 凿 is built
Traditional etymology note: A drill 丵 making a hole 凵
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How to Write 凿 (záo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) chisel
záoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
záo
凿
(bound form) chisel
Common words
què záo
确凿
definite; conclusive; undeniable; authentic
záo
凿
(bound form) chisel; to bore a hole; to chisel; to dig; (literary) certain; authentic; irrefutable; also pr. [zuo4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
凿
凿
凿
凿
凿
凿
凿
凿
LEARNING TIP
Remember 凿
Say “záo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 凿
Common words and phrases
què záo
definite; conclusive; undeniable; authentic
záo
(bound form) chisel; to bore a hole; to chisel; to dig; (literary) certain; authentic; irrefutable; also pr. [zuo4]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“凿”。
Zhège zì shì “záo”.
This character is “凿”.
我正在学习“凿”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “záo” zì.
I am learning the character “凿”.
请写一遍“凿”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “záo”.
Please write “凿” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 凿?
凿 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 凿 (záo) mean?
凿 (záo) means (bound form) chisel.
What is the radical of 凿?
The radical of 凿 is 凵, associated with Not yet classified.