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

Q: What does 镲 (chǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镲 (chǎ) means "Cymbals". with 19 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镲 stroke by stroke?

镲 has 19 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镲 and 镡?

镲 (chǎ) and 镡 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 镲?

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

Q: What common words use 镲?

Common words containing 镲 include: 小镲 (xiǎo chǎ) — small cymbals; 镲片 (chǎ piàn) — Cymbal plates; 响镲 (xiǎng chǎ) — cymbals.

How to Write 镲

The character 镲 (chǎ) is written with 19 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

镲 is pronounced chǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cymbals.

Common Words with 镲

小镲 xiǎo chǎ

small cymbals

镲片 chǎ piàn

Cymbal plates

响镲 xiǎng chǎ

cymbals

Example Sentences

他在乐队里打小镲。

tā zài yuè duì lǐ dǎ xiǎo chǎ

He plays the small cymbals in the band.

鼓手买了一对新镲片。

gǔ shǒu mǎi le yī duì xīn chǎ piàn

The drummer bought a new pair of cymbals.

响镲的声音很大。

xiǎng chǎ de shēng yīn hěn dà

The sound of the cymbals is very loud.

Similar Characters

镡 chán

镢 jué

镣 liào

Practice Writing 镲 (chǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镲

What does 镲 (chǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镲 and 镡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镲?

What common words use 镲?

How to Write 镲 (chǎ)