COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 瓦
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: An interlocking roof tile
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How to Write 瓦 (wǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
roof tile
wǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wǎ
瓦
roof tile
Common words
wǎ jiě
瓦解
to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble; to disrupt; to break up
wǎ
瓦
roof tile; abbr. for 瓦特[wa3 te4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 瓦
Say “wǎ” 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 瓦
Common words and phrases
wǎ jiě
to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble; to disrupt; to break up
wǎ
roof tile; abbr. for 瓦特[wa3 te4]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 瓦?
瓦 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 瓦 (wǎ) mean?
瓦 (wǎ) means roof tile.
What is the radical of 瓦?
The radical of 瓦 is 瓦, associated with Not yet classified.