COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 门 (gate) suggests the meaning, while 甲 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 闸 (zhá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
old variant of 閘|闸[zha2]
zháTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
zhá
闸
old variant of 閘|闸[zha2]
Common words
zhá
闸
sluice; sluice gate; to dam up water; (coll.) brake; (coll.) electric switch
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 闸
Say “zhá” 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 闸
Common words and phrases
zhá
sluice; sluice gate; to dam up water; (coll.) brake; (coll.) electric switch
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“闸”。
Zhège zì shì “zhá”.
This character is “闸”.
我正在学习“闸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhá” zì.
I am learning the character “闸”.
请写一遍“闸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhá”.
Please write “闸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闸?
闸 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 闸 (zhá) mean?
闸 (zhá) means old variant of 閘|闸[zha2].
What is the radical of 闸?
The radical of 闸 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.