唼 (shà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唼 (shà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唼 (shà) means "sound of fish or birds eating". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唼 stroke by stroke?

唼 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唼 and 呲?

唼 (shà) and 呲 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 唼?

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

Q: What common words use 唼?

Common words containing 唼 include: 唼喋 (shà dié) — the sound of birds or fish feeding; 唼 (shà) — sound of fish or birds eating.

How to Write 唼

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

唼 is pronounced shà in Mandarin Chinese. It means sound of fish or birds eating.

Common Words with 唼

唼喋 shà dié

the sound of birds or fish feeding

唼 shà

sound of fish or birds eating

Example Sentences

鱼在水中唼喋。

yú zài shuǐ zhōng shà dié

The fish are feeding on the surface of the water.

听到唼的一声。

tīng dào shà de yī shēng

Heard a nibbling sound.

水鸟在唼食。

shuǐ niǎo zài shà shí

The water bird is dabbling for food.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唼 (shà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唼

What does 唼 (shà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唼 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唼?

What common words use 唼?

How to Write 唼 (shà)