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

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

The Chinese character 钗 (chāi) means "Hairpin". with 8 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钗 stroke by stroke?

钗 has 8 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 钗 and 钆?

钗 (chāi) and 钆 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 钗?

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 钗?

Common words containing 钗 include: 金钗 (jīn chāi) — Golden hairpin (Simplified); 发钗 (fā chāi) — ornamental hairpin (double-pronged); 玉钗 (yù chāi) — Jade hairpin.

How to Write 钗

The character 钗 (chāi) is written with 8 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

钗 is pronounced chāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hairpin.

Common Words with 钗

金钗 jīn chāi

Golden hairpin (Simplified)

发钗 fā chāi

ornamental hairpin (double-pronged)

玉钗 yù chāi

Jade hairpin

Example Sentences

她头上戴着金钗。

tā tóu shàng dài zhe jīn chāi

She wore a golden hairpin on her head.

这个发钗很漂亮。

zhè ge fā chāi hěn piào liàng

This hairpin is very beautiful.

奶奶有一把玉钗。

nǎi nǎi yǒu yī bǎ yù chāi

Grandma has a jade hairpin.

Similar Characters

钆 gá

钇 yǐ

针 zhēn

Practice Writing 钗 (chāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钗

What does 钗 (chāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钗 and 钆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钗?

What common words use 钗?

How to Write 钗 (chāi)