擦 (cā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 擦 (cā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 擦 (cā) means "To wipe; to rub; to erase". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 17 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 擦 stroke by stroke?

擦 has 17 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 擦 and 撅?

擦 (cā) and 撅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 擦?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 擦?

Common words containing 擦 include: 擦桌子 (cā zhuō zi) — To wipe the table; 擦汗 (cā hàn) — To wipe off sweat; 擦黑板 (cā hēi bǎn) — To wipe the blackboard.

How to Write 擦

The character 擦 (cā) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

擦 is pronounced cā in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wipe; to rub; to erase.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 擦 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 擦

擦桌子 cā zhuō zi

To wipe the table

擦汗 cā hàn

To wipe off sweat

擦黑板 cā hēi bǎn

To wipe the blackboard

Example Sentences

我每天擦桌子。

wǒ měi tiān cā zhuō zi

I wipe the table every day.

他用毛巾擦汗。

tā yòng máo jīn cā hàn

He wiped the sweat with a towel.

老师在擦黑板。

lǎo shī zài cā hēi bǎn

The teacher is erasing the blackboard.

Similar Characters

撅 juē

撑 chēng

撒 sā

Practice Writing 擦 (cā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 擦

What does 擦 (cā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 擦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 擦 and 撅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 擦?

What common words use 擦?

How to Write 擦 (cā)