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How to Write 爬 (pá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to crawl

Tone 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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to crawl

Common words

to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 爬 is built

Traditional etymology note: 爪 (claw) suggests the meaning, while 巴 suggests the pronunciation.

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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.

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WORDS WITH 爬

Common words and phrases

to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“爬”。

Zhège zì shì “pá”.

This character is “爬”.

我正在学习“爬”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pá” zì.

I am learning the character “爬”.

请写一遍“爬”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pá”.

Please write “爬” once.

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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.