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

Q: What does 檫 (chá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 檫 (chá) means "sassafras". with 18 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 檫 stroke by stroke?

檫 has 18 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 檫 and 樨?

檫 (chá) and 樨 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 檫?

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 檫?

Common words containing 檫 include: 檫树 (chá shù) — sassafras tree; 檫木 (chá mù) — sassafras wood; 檫子 (chá zi) — sassafras tree.

How to Write 檫

The character 檫 (chá) is written with 18 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

檫 is pronounced chá in Mandarin Chinese. It means sassafras.

Common Words with 檫

檫树 chá shù

sassafras tree

檫木 chá mù

sassafras wood

檫子 chá zi

sassafras tree

Example Sentences

这种檫树长得很高。

zhè zhǒng chá shù zhǎng dé hěn gāo

This sassafras tree grows very tall.

檫木可以用来造船。

chá mù kě yǐ yòng lái zào chuán

Sassafras wood can be used for shipbuilding.

山坡上有很多檫子。

shān pō shàng yǒu hěn duō chá zi

There are many sassafras trees on the hillside.

Similar Characters

樨 xī

樵 qiáo

樽 zūn

Practice Writing 檫 (chá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 檫

What does 檫 (chá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 檫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 檫 and 樨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 檫?

What common words use 檫?

How to Write 檫 (chá)