挖 (wā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挖 (wā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挖 (wā) means "dig". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 挖 stroke by stroke?

挖 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 挖 and 㧜?

挖 (wā) and 㧜 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 挖?

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

Q: What common words use 挖?

Common words containing 挖 include: 挖土 (wā tǔ) — dig soil; 挖洞 (wā dòng) — dig a cave; 挖坑 (wā kēng) — dig a hole.

How to Write 挖

The character 挖 (wā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

挖 is pronounced wā in Mandarin Chinese. It means dig.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 挖 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 挖

挖土 wā tǔ

dig soil

挖洞 wā dòng

dig a cave

挖坑 wā kēng

dig a hole

Example Sentences

孩子们在挖土。

hái zi men zài wā tǔ

The children are digging in the dirt.

小狗在地上挖洞。

xiǎo gǒu zài dì shàng wā dòng

The puppy is digging a hole in the ground.

我们在花园里挖坑。

wǒ men zài huā yuán lǐ wā kēng

We are digging a hole in the garden.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 挖 (wā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挖

What does 挖 (wā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挖 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挖?

What common words use 挖?

How to Write 挖 (wā)