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

Q: What does 铩 (shā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铩 (shā) means "Long spear; to moult or shed feathers". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铩 stroke by stroke?

铩 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铩 and 钙?

铩 (shā) and 钙 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 铩?

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

Q: What common words use 铩?

Common words containing 铩 include: 铩羽而归 (shā yǔ ér guī) — To return in failure; to return defeated; 铩羽 (shā yǔ) — To be defeated; to lose feathers; 铩翎 (shā líng) — To lose feathers; to be frustrated.

How to Write 铩

The character 铩 (shā) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

铩 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Long spear; to moult or shed feathers.

Common Words with 铩

铩羽而归 shā yǔ ér guī

To return in failure; to return defeated

铩羽 shā yǔ

To be defeated; to lose feathers

铩翎 shā líng

To lose feathers; to be frustrated

Example Sentences

比赛失败后铩羽而归。

bǐ sài shī bài hòu shā yǔ ér guī

To return in dejection after losing the competition.

他的计划铩羽了。

tā de jì huà shā yǔ le

His plan failed and he suffered a setback.

鸟儿铩翎难飞。

niǎo ér shā líng nán fēi

The bird's feathers are damaged, making it hard to fly.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铩 (shā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铩

What does 铩 (shā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铩 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铩?

What common words use 铩?

How to Write 铩 (shā)