COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扎 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 扌 tying a bundle with string 乚
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How to Write 扎 (zhā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to prick
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhā / zā / zhá
扎
to prick
Common words
bāo zā
包扎
to wrap up; to pack; to bind up (a wound)
zhā gēn
扎根
to take root
zhā shi
扎实
strong; solid; sturdy; firm
zhēng zhá
挣扎
to struggle
zhù zhā
驻扎
to station; to garrison (troops)
zhā
扎
to prick; to run or stick (a needle etc) into; mug or jug used for serving beer (loanword from "jar")
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
扎
扎
扎
扎
扎
扎
扎
扎
LEARNING TIP
Remember 扎
Say “zhā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 扎
Common words and phrases
bāo zā
to wrap up; to pack; to bind up (a wound)
zhā gēn
to take root
zhā shi
strong; solid; sturdy; firm
zhēng zhá
to struggle
zhù zhā
to station; to garrison (troops)
zhā
to prick; to run or stick (a needle etc) into; mug or jug used for serving beer (loanword from "jar")
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“扎”。
Zhège zì shì “zhā”.
This character is “扎”.
我正在学习“扎”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhā” zì.
I am learning the character “扎”.
请写一遍“扎”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhā”.
Please write “扎” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扎?
扎 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 扎 (zhā) mean?
扎 (zhā) means to prick.
What is the radical of 扎?
The radical of 扎 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.