萨 (sà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 萨 (sà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萨 (sà) means "Sa (surname); short for Bodhisattva". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萨 stroke by stroke?

萨 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 萨 and 兹?

萨 (sà) and 兹 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 萨?

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

Q: What common words use 萨?

Common words containing 萨 include: 萨克斯 (sà kè sī) — saxophone; 菩萨 (pú sà) — Bodhisattva; 拉萨 (lā sà) — Lhasa.

How to Write 萨

The character 萨 (sà) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

萨 is pronounced sà in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sa (surname); short for Bodhisattva.

Common Words with 萨

萨克斯 sà kè sī

saxophone

菩萨 pú sà

Bodhisattva

拉萨 lā sà

Lhasa

Example Sentences

他会吹萨克斯。

tā huì chuī sà kè sī

He can play the saxophone.

奶奶在拜菩萨。

nǎi nǎi zài bài pú sà

Grandma is praying to the Bodhisattva.

我想去拉萨旅游。

wǒ xiǎng qù lā sà lǚ yóu

I want to travel to Lhasa.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萨

What does 萨 (sà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萨 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萨?

What common words use 萨?

How to Write 萨 (sà)