COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咋 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 乍 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咋 (zǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zen3me5]
zǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zǎ
咋
dialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zen3me5]
Common words
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dialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zen3me5]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咋
Say “zǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咋
Common words and phrases
zǎ
dialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zen3me5]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咋?
咋 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 咋 (zǎ) mean?
咋 (zǎ) means dialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zen3me5].
What is the radical of 咋?
The radical of 咋 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.