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

Q: What does 砂 (shā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 砂 (shā) means "sand; grit; gravel". with 9 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 砂 stroke by stroke?

砂 has 9 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 砂 and 矶?

砂 (shā) and 矶 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 砂?

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

Q: What common words use 砂?

Common words containing 砂 include: 砂锅 (shā guō) — earthenware pot; casserole; 砂糖 (shā táng) — granulated sugar; 砂纸 (shā zhǐ) — sandpaper.

How to Write 砂

The character 砂 (shā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

砂 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means sand; grit; gravel.

Common Words with 砂

砂锅 shā guō

earthenware pot; casserole

砂糖 shā táng

granulated sugar

砂纸 shā zhǐ

sandpaper

Example Sentences

砂锅里的汤很香。

shā guō lǐ de tāng hěn xiāng

The soup in the earthenware pot smells delicious.

咖啡里要加砂糖吗？

kā fēi lǐ yào jiā shā táng ma

Do you want granulated sugar in your coffee?

用砂纸把木头磨平。

yòng shā zhǐ bǎ mù tou mó píng

Sand the wood smooth with sandpaper.

Similar Characters

矶 jī

矸 gān

矻 kū

Practice Writing 砂 (shā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砂

What does 砂 (shā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 砂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 砂 and 矶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 砂?

What common words use 砂?

How to Write 砂 (shā)