COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 车 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 車, a cart with two wheels, seen from above
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How to Write 车 (chē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
car
chēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
chē
车
car
Common words
huǒ chē
火车
train
kāi chē
开车
to drive a car
chē zhàn
车站
rail station; bus stop
dǎ chē
打车
to take a taxi (in town); to hitch a lift
qì chē
汽车
car; automobile; bus
chē sù
车速
vehicle speed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 车
Say “chē” 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 车
Common words and phrases
huǒ chē
train
kāi chē
to drive a car
chē zhàn
rail station; bus stop
dǎ chē
to take a taxi (in town); to hitch a lift
qì chē
car; automobile; bus
chē sù
vehicle speed
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 车?
车 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 车 (chē) mean?
车 (chē) means car.
What is the radical of 车?
The radical of 车 is 车, associated with Not yet classified.