COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 载 is built
Traditional etymology note: 车 (cart) suggests the meaning, while 哉 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 载 (zǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to record in writing
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zǎi / zài
载
to record in writing
Common words
jì zǎi
记载
to write down; to record; written account
xià zài
下载
to download; also pr. [xia4zai4]
chéng zài
承载
to bear the weight; to sustain
xiè zài
卸载
to unload cargo; to uninstall (software)
zǎi tǐ
载体
carrier (chemistry); vector (epidemiology); vehicle or medium
zhuǎn zǎi
转载
to forward (a shipment); to reprint sth published elsewhere; Taiwan pr. [zhuan3 zai4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
载
载
载
载
载
载
载
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 载
Say “zǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 载
Common words and phrases
jì zǎi
to write down; to record; written account
xià zài
to download; also pr. [xia4zai4]
chéng zài
to bear the weight; to sustain
xiè zài
to unload cargo; to uninstall (software)
zǎi tǐ
carrier (chemistry); vector (epidemiology); vehicle or medium
zhuǎn zǎi
to forward (a shipment); to reprint sth published elsewhere; Taiwan pr. [zhuan3 zai4]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“载”。
Zhège zì shì “zǎi”.
This character is “载”.
我正在学习“载”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “载”.
请写一遍“载”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zǎi”.
Please write “载” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 载?
载 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 载 (zǎi) mean?
载 (zǎi) means to record in writing.
What is the radical of 载?
The radical of 载 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.