岔 (chà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 岔 (chà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岔 (chà) means "Fork; branch". with 7 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岔 stroke by stroke?

岔 has 7 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岔 and 屹?

岔 (chà) and 屹 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 岔?

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

Q: What common words use 岔?

Common words containing 岔 include: 岔路 (chà lù) — Fork in the road; 打岔 (dǎ chà) — to interrupt; to cut in; 走岔 (zǒu chà) — To take the wrong path; to go astray..

How to Write 岔

The character 岔 (chà) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

岔 is pronounced chà in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fork; branch.

Common Words with 岔

岔路 chà lù

Fork in the road

打岔 dǎ chà

to interrupt; to cut in

走岔 zǒu chà

To take the wrong path; to go astray.

Example Sentences

前面有一个岔路口。

qián miàn yǒu yí gè chà lù kǒu

There is a fork in the road ahead.

别打岔，让他说完。

bié dǎ chà ràng tā shuō wán

Don't interrupt, let him finish.

我们刚才走岔了。

wǒ men gāng cái zǒu chà le

We just took the wrong path.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岔 (chà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岔

What does 岔 (chà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岔 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岔?

What common words use 岔?

How to Write 岔 (chà)