衩 (chǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 衩 (chǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 衩 (chǎ) means "slit (in a garment)". with 8 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 衩 stroke by stroke?

衩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 衩 and 补?

衩 (chǎ) and 补 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 衩?

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

Q: What common words use 衩?

Common words containing 衩 include: 裤衩 (kù chǎ) — Underpants; shorts; 开衩 (kāi chǎ) — slit (in a garment); 衩口 (chǎ kǒu) — slit; vent (in clothing).

How to Write 衩

The character 衩 (chǎ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 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

衩 is pronounced chǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means slit (in a garment).

Common Words with 衩

裤衩 kù chǎ

Underpants; shorts

开衩 kāi chǎ

slit (in a garment)

衩口 chǎ kǒu

slit; vent (in clothing)

Example Sentences

他穿着短裤衩去跑步。

tā chuān zhe duǎn kù chǎ qù pǎo bù

He went running in shorts.

这件旗袍开衩很高。

zhè jiàn qí páo kāi chǎ hěn gāo

The slit of this cheongsam is very high.

衣服的衩口裂开了。

yī fú de chǎ kǒu liè kāi le

The slit of the clothes has torn open.

Similar Characters

补 bǔ

衫 shān

衬 chèn

Practice Writing 衩 (chǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 衩

What does 衩 (chǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 衩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 衩 and 补?

What mistakes do learners make writing 衩?

What common words use 衩?

How to Write 衩 (chǎ)