How to Write 咂
The character 咂 (zā) is written with 8 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
咂 is pronounced zā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to smack one's lips; to sip.
Common Words with 咂
咂嘴
zā zuǐ
to smack one's lips
咂摸
zā mō
to savor; to ponder
咂一口
zā yī kǒu
to take a sip; to taste
Example Sentences
他吃得津津有味，直咂嘴。
tā chī dé jīn jīn yǒu wèi zhí zā zuǐ
He ate with great relish, smacking his lips.
你好好咂摸一下他的话。
nǐ hǎo hǎo zā mō yī xià tā de huà
Think carefully about what he said.
他咂了一口小酒。
tā zā le yī kǒu xiǎo jiǔ
He took a sip of liquor.
Practice Writing 咂 (zā)
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