COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钗 is built
Traditional etymology note: A metal 钅 fork 叉; 叉 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 钗 (chāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hairpin
chāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chāi
钗
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Common words
chāi
钗
hairpin
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 钗
Say “chāi” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 钗
Common words and phrases
chāi
hairpin
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钗?
钗 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 钗 (chāi) mean?
钗 (chāi) means hairpin.
What is the radical of 钗?
The radical of 钗 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.