COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挖 is built
Traditional etymology note: To dig out 扌 a hollow 穵; 穵 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 挖 (wā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dig
wāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wā
挖
to dig
Common words
wā jué
挖掘
to excavate; (lit and fig.) to unearth; to dig into
wā kǔ
挖苦
to speak sarcastically; to make cutting remarks; also pr. [wa1 ku5]
wā
挖
to dig; to excavate; to scoop out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挖
挖
挖
挖
挖
挖
挖
挖
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挖
Say “wā” 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 挖
Common words and phrases
wā jué
to excavate; (lit and fig.) to unearth; to dig into
wā kǔ
to speak sarcastically; to make cutting remarks; also pr. [wa1 ku5]
wā
to dig; to excavate; to scoop out
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“挖”。
Zhège zì shì “wā”.
This character is “挖”.
我正在学习“挖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wā” zì.
I am learning the character “挖”.
请写一遍“挖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wā”.
Please write “挖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挖?
挖 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挖 (wā) mean?
挖 (wā) means to dig.
What is the radical of 挖?
The radical of 挖 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.