COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 岔 is built
Traditional etymology note: A road being split 分 by a mountain 山
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How to Write 岔 (chà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fork in road
chàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chà
岔
fork in road
Common words
dǎ chà
打岔
interruption; to interrupt (esp. talk); to change the subject
chà
岔
fork in road; bifurcation; branch in road, river, mountain range etc; to branch off
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
岔
岔
岔
岔
岔
岔
岔
岔
LEARNING TIP
Remember 岔
Say “chà” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 岔
Common words and phrases
dǎ chà
interruption; to interrupt (esp. talk); to change the subject
chà
fork in road; bifurcation; branch in road, river, mountain range etc; to branch off
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“岔”。
Zhège zì shì “chà”.
This character is “岔”.
我正在学习“岔”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chà” zì.
I am learning the character “岔”.
请写一遍“岔”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chà”.
Please write “岔” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 岔?
岔 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 岔 (chà) mean?
岔 (chà) means fork in road.
What is the radical of 岔?
The radical of 岔 is 山, associated with Not yet classified.