拆 (chāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拆 (chāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拆 (chāi) means "to tear open; to dismantle; to demolish". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拆 stroke by stroke?

拆 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拆 and 㧜?

拆 (chāi) and 㧜 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 拆?

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

Q: What common words use 拆?

Common words containing 拆 include: 拆开 (chāi kāi) — to open; to take apart; 拆迁 (chāi qiān) — to demolish and relocate; 拆信 (chāi xìn) — to open a letter.

How to Write 拆

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

拆 is pronounced chāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tear open; to dismantle; to demolish.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 拆 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 拆

拆开 chāi kāi

to open; to take apart

拆迁 chāi qiān

to demolish and relocate

拆信 chāi xìn

to open a letter

Example Sentences

我拆开了礼物。

wǒ chāi kāi le lǐ wù

I opened the gift.

这里要拆迁了。

zhè lǐ yào chāi qiān le

This area is about to be demolished and relocated.

他正在拆信。

tā zhèng zài chāi xìn

He is opening a letter.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拆 (chāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拆

What does 拆 (chāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拆 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拆?

What common words use 拆?

How to Write 拆 (chāi)