扯 (chě) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 扯 (chě) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扯 (chě) means "to pull; to tear; to chat". with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扯 stroke by stroke?

扯 has 7 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 扯 and 㧜?

扯 (chě) 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 扯?

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 扯?

Common words containing 扯 include: 拉扯 (lā chě) — To pull and push / To drag / To bring up (children); 扯平 (chě píng) — to be even; to call it quits; 闲扯 (xián chě) — to chat / to talk nonsense.

How to Write 扯

The character 扯 (chě) is written with 7 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

扯 is pronounced chě in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pull; to tear; to chat.

Common Words with 扯

拉扯 lā chě

To pull and push / To drag / To bring up (children)

扯平 chě píng

to be even; to call it quits

闲扯 xián chě

to chat / to talk nonsense

Example Sentences

别拉扯我的衣服。

bié lā chě wǒ de yī fú

Don't pull at my clothes.

这样我们就扯平了。

zhè yàng wǒ men jiù chě píng le

This way, we are even.

他们在公园闲扯。

tā men zài gōng yuán xián chě

They are chatting idly in the park.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 扯 (chě)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扯

What does 扯 (chě) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扯 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扯?

What common words use 扯?

How to Write 扯 (chě)