礤 (cǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 礤 (cǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 礤 (cǎ) means "grater". with 19 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 礤 stroke by stroke?

礤 has 19 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 礤 and 磴?

礤 (cǎ) and 磴 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 礤?

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

Q: What common words use 礤?

Common words containing 礤 include: 礤床 (cǎ chuáng) — grating board; 礤子 (cǎ zi) — grater (kitchen tool); 礤菜 (cǎ cài) — to grate vegetables.

How to Write 礤

The character 礤 (cǎ) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

礤 is pronounced cǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means grater.

Common Words with 礤

礤床 cǎ chuáng

grating board

礤子 cǎ zi

grater (kitchen tool)

礤菜 cǎ cài

to grate vegetables

Example Sentences

用礤床切土豆丝。

yòng cǎ chuáng qiè tǔ dòu sī

Shred potatoes with a grater.

这个礤子很好用。

zhè ge cǎ zi hěn hǎo yòng

This grater is very handy.

他在厨房里礤菜。

tā zài chú fáng lǐ cǎ cài

He is shredding vegetables with a grater in the kitchen.

Similar Characters

磴 dèng

磷 lín

礁 jiāo

Practice Writing 礤 (cǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 礤

What does 礤 (cǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 礤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 礤 and 磴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 礤?

What common words use 礤?

How to Write 礤 (cǎ)