COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扯 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 止 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 扯 (chě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pull
chěTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chě
扯
to pull
Common words
qiān chě
牵扯
to involve; to implicate; to be interrelated
chě
扯
to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 扯
Say “chě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 扯
Common words and phrases
qiān chě
to involve; to implicate; to be interrelated
chě
to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扯?
扯 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 扯 (chě) mean?
扯 (chě) means to pull.
What is the radical of 扯?
The radical of 扯 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.