COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 斥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拆 (chāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to tear open
chāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chāi
拆
to tear open
Common words
chāi chú
拆除
to tear down; to demolish; to dismantle; to remove
chāi qiān
拆迁
to demolish a building and relocate the inhabitants
chāi
拆
to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
拆
拆
拆
拆
拆
拆
拆
拆
LEARNING TIP
Remember 拆
Say “chāi” 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.
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Common words and phrases
chāi chú
to tear down; to demolish; to dismantle; to remove
chāi qiān
to demolish a building and relocate the inhabitants
chāi
to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拆?
拆 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拆 (chāi) mean?
拆 (chāi) means to tear open.
What is the radical of 拆?
The radical of 拆 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.