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

Q: What does 搽 (chá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搽 (chá) means "apply / rub on". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搽 stroke by stroke?

搽 has 12 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 搽 and 挨?

搽 (chá) and 挨 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 搽?

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 搽?

Common words containing 搽 include: 搽药 (chá yào) — apply medicine; 搽粉 (chá fěn) — apply powder; 搽油 (chá yóu) — apply oil.

How to Write 搽

The character 搽 (chá) is written with 12 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

搽 is pronounced chá in Mandarin Chinese. It means apply / rub on.

Common Words with 搽

搽药 chá yào

apply medicine

搽粉 chá fěn

apply powder

搽油 chá yóu

apply oil

Example Sentences

记得按时搽药。

jì de àn shí chá yào

Remember to apply the ointment on time.

她在脸上搽粉。

tā zài liǎn shàng chá fěn

She is applying powder to her face.

皮肤干要搽油。

pí fū gàn yào chá yóu

Apply oil if the skin is dry.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 搽 (chá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搽

What does 搽 (chá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搽 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搽?

What common words use 搽?

How to Write 搽 (chá)