察 (chá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 察 (chá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 察 (chá) means "To observe; to examine.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 察 stroke by stroke?

察 has 14 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 察 and 富?

察 (chá) and 富 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 察?

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

Q: What common words use 察?

Common words containing 察 include: 观察 (guān chá) — To observe; observation; 警察 (jǐng chá) — police; police officer; 考察 (kǎo chá) — To inspect, investigate, or observe..

How to Write 察

The character 察 (chá) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

察 is pronounced chá in Mandarin Chinese. It means To observe; to examine..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 察 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 察

观察 guān chá

To observe; observation

警察 jǐng chá

police; police officer

考察 kǎo chá

To inspect, investigate, or observe.

Example Sentences

请仔细观察。

qǐng zǐ xì guān chá

Please observe carefully.

警察在路上。

jǐng chá zài lù shàng

The police are on the road.

我们去南方考察。

wǒ men qù nán fāng kǎo chá

We are going to the south for a field trip.

Similar Characters

富 fù

寐 mèi

寒 hán

Practice Writing 察 (chá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 察

What does 察 (chá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 察 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 察 and 富?

What mistakes do learners make writing 察?

What common words use 察?

How to Write 察 (chá)