How to Write 煞
The character 煞 (shā) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 灬 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
煞 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means very; to stop; evil spirit.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: shā, shà.
Common Words with 煞
Example Sentences
为了给妈妈准备这份惊喜，他真是煞费苦心。
wèi le gěi mā mā zhǔn bèi zhè fèn jīng xǐ tā zhēn shì shà fèi kǔ xīn
He really took great pains to prepare this surprise for his mother.
这篇文章的煞尾部分写得非常有力感人。
zhè piān wén zhāng de shā wěi bù fèn xiě dé fēi cháng yǒu lì gǎn rén
The ending of this article is written very powerfully and movingly.
下坡时如果速度过快，一定要及时按住煞车。
xià pō shí rú guǒ sù dù guò kuài yí dìng yào jí shí àn zhù shā chē
If you go too fast downhill, be sure to apply the brakes in time.
这种歪风邪气必须立即煞住。
zhè zhǒng wāi fēng xié qì bì xū lì jí shā zhù
This unhealthy trend must be stopped immediately.
Practice Writing 煞 (shā)
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