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

Q: What does 沙 (shā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沙 (shā) means "Sand". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沙 stroke by stroke?

沙 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沙 and 㳄?

沙 (shā) and 㳄 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 沙?

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

Q: What common words use 沙?

Common words containing 沙 include: 沙发 (shā fā) — Sofa; 沙子 (shā zi) — Sand; 沙滩 (shā tān) — Beach.

How to Write 沙

The character 沙 (shā) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沙 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sand.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 沙 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 沙

沙发 shā fā

Sofa

沙子 shā zi

Sand

沙滩 shā tān

Beach

Example Sentences

我坐在沙发上。

wǒ zuò zài shā fā shàng

I'm sitting on the sofa.

鞋里有沙子。

xié lǐ yǒu shā zi

There is sand in the shoe.

我们去沙滩玩吧。

wǒ men qù shā tān wán ba

Let's go to the beach.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 沙 (shā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沙

What does 沙 (shā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沙 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沙?

What common words use 沙?

How to Write 沙 (shā)