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How to Write 莎 (shā)

莎 (shā) means "Sedge (a type of grass)" in Chinese. It has 10 strokes with the radical 艹. Difficulty: 4.2/5.

shā / suō
10 strokes Radical: 艹 Difficulty: 4.2/5

Sedge (a type of grass)

How to Write 莎

The character (shā) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sedge (a type of grass).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: shā, suō.

Common Words with 莎

莎士比亚 shā shì bǐ yà
Shakespeare
莎莎 shā shā
Sasha (a name)
莎草 suō cǎo
Sedge grass

Example Sentences

莎士比亚是伟大的作家。

shā shì bǐ yà shì wěi dà de zuò jiā

Shakespeare is a great writer.

树叶发出莎莎的响声。

shù yè fā chū shā shā de xiǎng shēng

The leaves are making a rustling sound.

河边长着许多莎草。

hé biān zhǎng zhe xǔ duō suō cǎo

Many sedges are growing by the river.

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Stroke order practice for 莎 - shā

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