COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杂 is built
杂 can be remembered by breaking it into 九 + 木. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 杂 (zá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mixed
záTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zá
杂
mixed
Common words
fù zá
复杂
complicated; complex
zá zhì
杂志
magazine
cáo zá
嘈杂
noisy; clamorous
fán zá
繁杂
many; diverse
jiā zá
夹杂
to mix together (disparate substances); to mingle; a mix; to be tangled up with
zá jì
杂技
acrobatics
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
杂
杂
杂
杂
杂
杂
杂
杂
LEARNING TIP
Remember 杂
Say “zá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杂
Common words and phrases
fù zá
complicated; complex
zá zhì
magazine
cáo zá
noisy; clamorous
fán zá
many; diverse
jiā zá
to mix together (disparate substances); to mingle; a mix; to be tangled up with
zá jì
acrobatics
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杂”。
Zhège zì shì “zá”.
This character is “杂”.
我正在学习“杂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zá” zì.
I am learning the character “杂”.
请写一遍“杂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zá”.
Please write “杂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杂?
杂 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 杂 (zá) mean?
杂 (zá) means mixed.
What is the radical of 杂?
The radical of 杂 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.