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

Q: What does 汊 (chà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汊 (chà) means "branch (of a river)". with 6 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汊 stroke by stroke?

汊 has 6 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汊 and 㳄?

汊 (chà) and 㳄 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 汊?

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

Q: What common words use 汊?

Common words containing 汊 include: 河汊 (hé chà) — river branch; distributary; 汊口 (chà kǒu) — river junction / fork in a river; 汊流 (chà liú) — tributary / branch stream.

How to Write 汊

The character 汊 (chà) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

汊 is pronounced chà in Mandarin Chinese. It means branch (of a river).

Common Words with 汊

河汊 hé chà

river branch; distributary

汊口 chà kǒu

river junction / fork in a river

汊流 chà liú

tributary / branch stream

Example Sentences

这里有很多小河汊。

zhè lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiǎo hé chà

There are many small river branches here.

小船停在汊口。

xiǎo chuán tíng zài chà kǒu

The small boat is moored at the river fork.

汊流的水很清。

chà liú de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water in the branch stream is very clear.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汊 (chà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汊

What does 汊 (chà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汊 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汊?

What common words use 汊?

How to Write 汊 (chà)