COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 遭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 曹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 遭 (zāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to meet by chance (usually with misfortune)
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zāo
遭
to meet by chance (usually with misfortune)
Common words
zāo dào
遭到
to suffer; to meet with (sth unfortunate)
zāo shòu
遭受
to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune)
zāo yù
遭遇
to meet with; to encounter; (bitter) experience
zāo yāng
遭殃
to suffer a calamity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
遭
遭
遭
遭
遭
遭
遭
遭
LEARNING TIP
Remember 遭
Say “zāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 遭
Common words and phrases
zāo dào
to suffer; to meet with (sth unfortunate)
zāo shòu
to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune)
zāo yù
to meet with; to encounter; (bitter) experience
zāo yāng
to suffer a calamity
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“遭”。
Zhège zì shì “zāo”.
This character is “遭”.
我正在学习“遭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zāo” zì.
I am learning the character “遭”.
请写一遍“遭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zāo”.
Please write “遭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 遭?
遭 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 遭 (zāo) mean?
遭 (zāo) means to meet by chance (usually with misfortune).
What is the radical of 遭?
The radical of 遭 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.