COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 查 is built
查 can be remembered by breaking it into 木 + 旦. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 查 (chá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to research
cháTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chá
查
to research
Common words
jiǎn chá
检查
inspection; to examine; to inspect
chá kàn
查看
to look over; to examine; to check up; to ferret out
chá zhǎo
查找
to search for; to look up
diào chá
调查
investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey
chá xún
查询
to check; to inquire; to consult (a document etc); inquiry
chá chǔ
查处
to investigate and handle (a criminal case)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 查
Say “chá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 查
Common words and phrases
jiǎn chá
inspection; to examine; to inspect
chá kàn
to look over; to examine; to check up; to ferret out
chá zhǎo
to search for; to look up
diào chá
investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey
chá xún
to check; to inquire; to consult (a document etc); inquiry
chá chǔ
to investigate and handle (a criminal case)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“查”。
Zhège zì shì “chá”.
This character is “查”.
我正在学习“查”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chá” zì.
I am learning the character “查”.
请写一遍“查”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chá”.
Please write “查” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 查?
查 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 查 (chá) mean?
查 (chá) means to research.
What is the radical of 查?
The radical of 查 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.