How to Write 锸
The character 锸 (chā) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
锸 is pronounced chā in Mandarin Chinese. It means spade; shovel.
Common Words with 锸
铁锸
tiě chā
iron spade
锸土
chā tǔ
To dig soil with a spade
锸入
chā rù
To insert (a spade or tool)
Example Sentences
他拿着铁锸去干活。
tā ná zhe tiě chā qù gàn huó
He went to work with an iron spade.
用锸土的方法种树。
yòng chā tǔ de fāng fǎ zhòng shù
Plant trees by digging into the soil with a spade.
把铁锸入土里。
bǎ tiě chā rù tǔ lǐ
Plunge the iron spade into the ground.
Practice Writing 锸 (chā)
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