COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 災 is built
Traditional etymology note: A river 巛 on fire 火
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How to Write 災 (zāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
disaster, catastrophe, calamity
zāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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disaster, catastrophe, calamity
Common words
zāi
災
disaster, catastrophe, calamity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 災
Say “zāi” 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.
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Common words and phrases
zāi
disaster, catastrophe, calamity
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 災?
災 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 災 (zāi) mean?
災 (zāi) means disaster, catastrophe, calamity.
What is the radical of 災?
The radical of 災 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.