COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 诈 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 乍 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 诈 (zhà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cheat
zhàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhà
诈
to cheat
Common words
é zhà
讹诈
to extort under false pretenses; to blackmail; to bluff; to defraud
jiān zhà
奸诈
treachery; devious; a rogue
qiāo zhà
敲诈
to rip off; to extort (money); extortion; blackmail
qī zhà
欺诈
to cheat
zhà piàn
诈骗
to defraud; to swindle; to blackmail
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 诈
Say “zhà” 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 诈
Common words and phrases
é zhà
to extort under false pretenses; to blackmail; to bluff; to defraud
jiān zhà
treachery; devious; a rogue
qiāo zhà
to rip off; to extort (money); extortion; blackmail
qī zhà
to cheat
zhà piàn
to defraud; to swindle; to blackmail
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 诈?
诈 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 诈 (zhà) mean?
诈 (zhà) means to cheat.
What is the radical of 诈?
The radical of 诈 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.