COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 爫
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A bird's talons; compare 爪
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How to Write 爫 (zhǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
"claw" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 87)
zhǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǎo
爫
"claw" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 87)
Common words
zhǎo
爫
"claw" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 87)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 爫
Say “zhǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 爫
Common words and phrases
zhǎo
"claw" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 87)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 爫?
爫 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 爫 (zhǎo) mean?
爫 (zhǎo) means "claw" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 87).
What is the radical of 爫?
The radical of 爫 is 爫, associated with Not yet classified.