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

Q: What does 痧 (shā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痧 (shā) means "heatstroke; petechiae". with 12 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痧 stroke by stroke?

痧 has 12 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痧 and 疰?

痧 (shā) and 疰 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 痧?

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

Q: What common words use 痧?

Common words containing 痧 include: 刮痧 (guā shā) — Gua sha (scraping therapy).; 出痧 (chū shā) — to develop petechiae (after Gua Sha); 刮痧板 (guā shā bǎn) — Gua sha tool..

How to Write 痧

The character 痧 (shā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

痧 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means heatstroke; petechiae.

Common Words with 痧

刮痧 guā shā

Gua sha (scraping therapy).

出痧 chū shā

to develop petechiae (after Gua Sha)

刮痧板 guā shā bǎn

Gua sha tool.

Example Sentences

中医建议他去刮痧。

zhōng yī jiàn yì tā qù guā shā

The TCM doctor suggested he try scraping (Gua Sha).

他的背上出痧了。

tā de bèi shàng chū shā le

He has red spots on his back from scraping therapy.

她买了一个新的刮痧板。

tā mǎi le yí gè xīn de guā shā bǎn

She bought a new Gua Sha tool.

Similar Characters

疰 zhù

疱 pào

疲 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痧

What does 痧 (shā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痧 and 疰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痧?

What common words use 痧?

How to Write 痧 (shā)