杀 (shā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杀 (shā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杀 (shā) means "to kill; to murder". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杀 stroke by stroke?

杀 has 6 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杀 and 木?

杀 (shā) and 木 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 杀?

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

Q: What common words use 杀?

Common words containing 杀 include: 杀害 (shā hài) — murder; 杀价 (shā jià) — to bargain; to beat down the price; 杀虫剂 (shā chóng jì) — insecticide; pesticide.

How to Write 杀

The character 杀 (shā) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

杀 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to kill; to murder.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 杀 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 杀

杀害 shā hài

murder

杀价 shā jià

to bargain; to beat down the price

杀虫剂 shā chóng jì

insecticide; pesticide

Example Sentences

不要杀害小动物。

bú yào shā hài xiǎo dòng wù 。

Do not kill small animals.

他很会杀价。

tā hěn huì shā jià

He is very good at bargaining.

我买了杀虫剂。

wǒ mǎi le shā chóng jì

I bought some insecticide.

Similar Characters

木 mù

未 wèi

末 mò

Practice Writing 杀 (shā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杀

What does 杀 (shā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杀 and 木?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杀?

What common words use 杀?

How to Write 杀 (shā)