COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 灾 is built
Traditional etymology note: A house 宀 on fire 火
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How to Write 灾 (zāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
disaster; calamity
zāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zāi
灾
disaster; calamity
Common words
hàn zāi
旱灾
drought
huǒ zāi
火灾
serious fire (in a city or a forest etc)
jiù zāi
救灾
to relieve disaster; to help disaster victims
shòu zāi
受灾
disaster-stricken; to be hit by a natural calamity
zāi hài
灾害
calamity; disaster
zāi nàn
灾难
disaster; catastrophe
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
灾
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灾
灾
灾
灾
灾
灾
LEARNING TIP
Remember 灾
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 灾
Common words and phrases
hàn zāi
drought
huǒ zāi
serious fire (in a city or a forest etc)
jiù zāi
to relieve disaster; to help disaster victims
shòu zāi
disaster-stricken; to be hit by a natural calamity
zāi hài
calamity; disaster
zāi nàn
disaster; catastrophe
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 灾?
灾 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 灾 (zāi) mean?
灾 (zāi) means disaster; calamity.
What is the radical of 灾?
The radical of 灾 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.