COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 苲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 乍 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 苲 (zhǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hornwort
zhǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǎ
苲
hornwort
Common words
zhǎ
苲
hornwort
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 苲
Say “zhǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 苲
Common words and phrases
zhǎ
hornwort
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“苲”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǎ”.
This character is “苲”.
我正在学习“苲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǎ” zì.
I am learning the character “苲”.
请写一遍“苲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǎ”.
Please write “苲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 苲?
苲 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 苲 (zhǎ) mean?
苲 (zhǎ) means hornwort.
What is the radical of 苲?
The radical of 苲 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.