COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 叉 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 又 grasping an object 丶
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How to Write 叉 (chā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fork
chāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chā
叉
fork
Common words
chā zi
叉子
fork
jiāo chā
交叉
to cross; to intersect; to overlap
chā
叉
fork; pitchfork; prong; pick
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
叉
叉
叉
叉
叉
叉
叉
叉
LEARNING TIP
Remember 叉
Say “chā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 叉
Common words and phrases
chā zi
fork
jiāo chā
to cross; to intersect; to overlap
chā
fork; pitchfork; prong; pick
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 叉?
叉 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 叉 (chā) mean?
叉 (chā) means fork.
What is the radical of 叉?
The radical of 叉 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.