COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 爬 is built
Traditional etymology note: 爪 (claw) suggests the meaning, while 巴 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 爬 (pá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to crawl
páTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pá
爬
to crawl
Common words
pá
爬
to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 爬
Say “pá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 爬
Common words and phrases
pá
to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 爬?
爬 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 爬 (pá) mean?
爬 (pá) means to crawl.
What is the radical of 爬?
The radical of 爬 is 爪, associated with Not yet classified.