COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 杀 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刹 (chà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Buddhist monastery, temple or shrine (abbr. for 剎多羅|刹多罗[cha4duo1luo2], Sanskrit "ksetra")
chàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
chà / shā
刹
Buddhist monastery, temple or shrine (abbr. for 剎多羅|刹多罗[cha4duo1luo2], Sanskrit "ksetra")
Common words
shā chē
刹车
to brake (when driving); to stop; to switch off; to check (bad habits)
chà nà
刹那
an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刹
Say “chà” 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 刹
Common words and phrases
shā chē
to brake (when driving); to stop; to switch off; to check (bad habits)
chà nà
an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刹”。
Zhège zì shì “chà”.
This character is “刹”.
我正在学习“刹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chà” zì.
I am learning the character “刹”.
请写一遍“刹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chà”.
Please write “刹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刹?
刹 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 刹 (chà) mean?
刹 (chà) means Buddhist monastery, temple or shrine (abbr. for 剎多羅|刹多罗[cha4duo1luo2], Sanskrit "ksetra").
What is the radical of 刹?
The radical of 刹 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.