COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沙 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 少 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 沙 (shā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
granule
shāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shā
沙
granule
Common words
shā fā
沙发
sofa (loanword); (Internet slang) the first reply or replier to a forum post
shā mò
沙漠
desert
shā zi
沙子
sand; grit
fēng shā
风沙
sand blown by wind; sandstorm
shā lóng
沙龙
salon (loanword)
shā tān
沙滩
beach; sandy shore
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
沙
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沙
沙
沙
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 沙
Say “shā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 沙
Common words and phrases
shā fā
sofa (loanword); (Internet slang) the first reply or replier to a forum post
shā mò
desert
shā zi
sand; grit
fēng shā
sand blown by wind; sandstorm
shā lóng
salon (loanword)
shā tān
beach; sandy shore
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沙”。
Zhège zì shì “shā”.
This character is “沙”.
我正在学习“沙”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shā” zì.
I am learning the character “沙”.
请写一遍“沙”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shā”.
Please write “沙” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沙?
沙 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 沙 (shā) mean?
沙 (shā) means granule.
What is the radical of 沙?
The radical of 沙 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.