挲 (sā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挲 (sā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挲 (sā) means "to stroke; to caress". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 挲 stroke by stroke?

挲 has 11 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 挲 and 拜?

挲 (sā) and 拜 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 挲?

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 挲?

Common words containing 挲 include: 摩挲 (mā sā) — to caress; 挲摩 (sā mó) — to stroke; to caress; 挲挲 (sā sā) — rustling sound; stroking.

How to Write 挲

The character 挲 (sā) 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

挲 is pronounced sā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stroke; to caress.

Common Words with 挲

摩挲 mā sā

to caress

挲摩 sā mó

to stroke; to caress

挲挲 sā sā

rustling sound; stroking

Example Sentences

他摩挲着旧照片。

tā mā sā zhe jiù zhào piān

He stroked the old photo.

妈妈挲摩我的头。

mā mā sā mó wǒ de tóu

Mom stroked my head.

树叶挲挲作响。

shù yè sā sā zuò xiǎng

The leaves are rustling.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 挲 (sā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挲

What does 挲 (sā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挲 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挲?

What common words use 挲?

How to Write 挲 (sā)