COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 爪
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A bird's talons
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How to Write 爪 (zhuǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
foot of a bird or animal
zhuǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
zhuǎ
爪
foot of a bird or animal
Common words
zhuǎ zi
爪子
(animal's) claw
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
爪
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爪
爪
爪
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 爪
Say “zhuǎ” 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 爪
Common words and phrases
zhuǎ zi
(animal's) claw
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 爪?
爪 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 爪 (zhuǎ) mean?
爪 (zhuǎ) means foot of a bird or animal.
What is the radical of 爪?
The radical of 爪 is 爪, associated with Not yet classified.