匝 (zā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匝 (zā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匝 (zā) means "Circuit / Round / To encircle". with 5 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匝 stroke by stroke?

匝 has 5 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匝 and 匛?

匝 (zā) and 匛 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 匝?

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

Q: What common words use 匝?

Common words containing 匝 include: 匝道 (zā dào) — Ramp (on a highway); 一匝 (yī zā) — one round; one circuit; 绕匝 (rào zā) — To encircle or go around..

How to Write 匝

The character 匝 (zā) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 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

匝 is pronounced zā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Circuit / Round / To encircle.

Common Words with 匝

匝道 zā dào

Ramp (on a highway)

一匝 yī zā

one round; one circuit

绕匝 rào zā

To encircle or go around.

Example Sentences

车开上了匝道。

chē kāi shàng le zā dào

The car drove onto the ramp.

绕了一匝。

rào le yī zā

Went around once.

他在绕匝慢跑。

tā zài rào zā màn pǎo

He is jogging around the perimeter.

Similar Characters

匛 jiù

匠 jiàng

匡 kuāng

Practice Writing 匝 (zā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匝

What does 匝 (zā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匝 and 匛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匝?

What common words use 匝?

How to Write 匝 (zā)