COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杀 is built
Traditional etymology note: To kill 乂 someone and bury them in a coffin 木
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How to Write 杀 (shā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to kill; to slay; to murder; to attack
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shā
杀
to kill; to slay; to murder; to attack
Common words
zì shā
自杀
to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide
mǒ shā
抹杀
to erase; to cover traces; to obliterate evidence; to expunge
shā dú
杀毒
to disinfect; (computing) to destroy a computer virus
shā hài
杀害
to murder
shā shǒu
杀手
killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player
tú shā
屠杀
to massacre; to slaughter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
杀
杀
杀
杀
杀
杀
杀
杀
LEARNING TIP
Remember 杀
Say “shā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杀
Common words and phrases
zì shā
to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide
mǒ shā
to erase; to cover traces; to obliterate evidence; to expunge
shā dú
to disinfect; (computing) to destroy a computer virus
shā hài
to murder
shā shǒu
killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player
tú shā
to massacre; to slaughter
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杀”。
Zhège zì shì “shā”.
This character is “杀”.
我正在学习“杀”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shā” zì.
I am learning the character “杀”.
请写一遍“杀”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shā”.
Please write “杀” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杀?
杀 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 杀 (shā) mean?
杀 (shā) means to kill; to slay; to murder; to attack.
What is the radical of 杀?
The radical of 杀 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.