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

Q: What does 歃 (shà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歃 (shà) means "to smear blood (as an oath)". with 13 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 歃 stroke by stroke?

歃 has 13 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 歃 and 欲?

歃 (shà) and 欲 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 歃?

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

Q: What common words use 歃?

Common words containing 歃 include: 歃血 (shà xuè) — to smear blood on the lips as a sign of an oath; 歃盟 (shà méng) — to swear an oath of alliance.

How to Write 歃

The character 歃 (shà) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

歃 is pronounced shà in Mandarin Chinese. It means to smear blood (as an oath).

Common Words with 歃

歃血 shà xuè

to smear blood on the lips as a sign of an oath

歃盟 shà méng

to swear an oath of alliance

Example Sentences

他们歃血为盟。

tā men shà xuè wéi méng

They swore a blood oath.

双方在此歃盟。

shuāng fāng zài cǐ shà méng

Both sides swore an alliance here.

这是一个歃血仪式。

zhè shì yí gè shà xuè yí shì

This is a blood oath ceremony.

Similar Characters

欲 yù

欶 shuò

欷 xī

Practice Writing 歃 (shà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歃

What does 歃 (shà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歃 and 欲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歃?

What common words use 歃?

How to Write 歃 (shà)