How to Write 掐
The character 掐 (qiā) is written with 11 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
掐 is pronounced qiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pinch or nip.
Common Words with 掐
掐断
qiā duàn
to pinch off or cut off
掐花
qiā huā
to pick flowers
掐算
qiā suàn
to calculate on one's fingers
Example Sentences
他掐断了电话。
tā qiā duàn le diàn huà
He hung up the phone.
别在公园里掐花。
bié zài gōng yuán lǐ qiā huā
Don't pick flowers in the park.
他在掐算时间。
tā zài qiā suàn shí jiān
He is calculating the time on his fingers.
Practice Writing 掐 (qiā)
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