COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 差 is built
Traditional etymology note: Work 工 done by a sheep 羊; incompetence
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How to Write 差 (chà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
difference; discrepancy
chàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chà / chāi / chā
差
difference; discrepancy
Common words
chū chāi
出差
to go on an official or business trip
chā bié
差别
difference; distinction; disparity
chā jù
差距
disparity; gap
shí chā
时差
time difference; time lag; jet lag
chā yì
差异
difference; discrepancy
xiāng chà
相差
to differ
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
差
差
差
差
差
差
差
差
LEARNING TIP
Remember 差
Say “chà” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 差
Common words and phrases
chū chāi
to go on an official or business trip
chā bié
difference; distinction; disparity
chā jù
disparity; gap
shí chā
time difference; time lag; jet lag
chā yì
difference; discrepancy
xiāng chà
to differ
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“差”。
Zhège zì shì “chà”.
This character is “差”.
我正在学习“差”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chà” zì.
I am learning the character “差”.
请写一遍“差”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chà”.
Please write “差” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 差?
差 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 差 (chà) mean?
差 (chà) means difference; discrepancy.
What is the radical of 差?
The radical of 差 is 工, associated with Not yet classified.