杈 (chā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杈 (chā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杈 (chā) means "Fork (of a tree branch)". with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杈 stroke by stroke?

杈 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杈 and 未?

杈 (chā) and 未 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 杈?

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

Q: What common words use 杈?

Common words containing 杈 include: 树杈 (shù chà) — Tree fork; 杈子 (chā zǐ) — Forked branch; pitchfork; 树杈儿 (shù chà ér) — Tree fork.

How to Write 杈

The character 杈 (chā) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

杈 is pronounced chā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fork (of a tree branch).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: chā, chà.

Common Words with 杈

树杈 shù chà

Tree fork

杈子 chā zǐ

Forked branch; pitchfork

树杈儿 shù chà ér

Tree fork

Example Sentences

小鸟停在树杈上。

xiǎo niǎo tíng zài shù chà shàng

The little bird is perched on a tree fork.

他拿着一个杈子。

tā ná zhe yí gè chā zǐ

He was holding a pitchfork.

树杈儿上长了叶子。

shù chà ér shàng zhǎng le yè zi

Leaves have grown on the tree fork.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 杈 (chā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杈

What does 杈 (chā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杈 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杈?

What common words use 杈?

How to Write 杈 (chā)