COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 察 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 祭 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 察 (chá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to examine
cháTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
chá
察
to examine
Common words
jǐng chá
警察
police; police officer
guān chá
观察
to observe; to watch; to survey
kǎo chá
考察
to inspect; to observe and study; on-the-spot investigation
chá jué
察觉
to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect
chá kàn
察看
to watch; to look carefully at
jiǎn chá
检察
to inspect; (law) to prosecute; to investigate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 察
Say “chá” 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 察
Common words and phrases
jǐng chá
police; police officer
guān chá
to observe; to watch; to survey
kǎo chá
to inspect; to observe and study; on-the-spot investigation
chá jué
to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect
chá kàn
to watch; to look carefully at
jiǎn chá
to inspect; (law) to prosecute; to investigate
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 察?
察 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 察 (chá) mean?
察 (chá) means to examine.
What is the radical of 察?
The radical of 察 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.