唰 (shuā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唰 (shuā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唰 (shuā) means "Swish / Whoosh". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唰 stroke by stroke?

唰 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 唰 and 呲?

唰 (shuā) 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 唰?

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 唰?

Common words containing 唰 include: 唰地 (shuā dì) — With a swish / Suddenly; 唰唰 (shuā shuā) — Swishing sound; 唰白 (shuā bái) — Turning pale / Pure white.

How to Write 唰

The character 唰 (shuā) 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

唰 is pronounced shuā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Swish / Whoosh.

Common Words with 唰

唰地 shuā dì

With a swish / Suddenly

唰唰 shuā shuā

Swishing sound

唰白 shuā bái

Turning pale / Pure white

Example Sentences

脸唰地一下红了。

liǎn shuā dì yī xià hóng le

The face suddenly turned red.

雨下得唰唰响。

yǔ xià dé shuā shuā xiǎng

The rain is rustling loudly.

他的脸唰白。

tā de liǎn shuā bái

His face turned pale instantly.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唰

What does 唰 (shuā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唰 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唰?

What common words use 唰?

How to Write 唰 (shuā)