How to Write 扎
The character 扎 (zā) is written with 4 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
扎 is pronounced zā in Mandarin Chinese. It means To prick, to tie, or to stay..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zā, zhā, zhá.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 扎 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 扎
Example Sentences
护士正在给病人扎针，动作非常轻柔。
hù shì zhèng zài gěi bìng rén zhā zhēn dòng zuò fēi cháng qīng róu
The nurse is giving the patient an injection with very gentle movements.
边防战士长期驻扎在艰苦的高原地区。
biān fáng zhàn shì cháng qī zhù zhā zài jiān kǔ de gāo yuán dì qū
Border guards have been stationed in the harsh plateau regions for a long time.
被网住的小鱼在泥滩上拼命挣扎。
bèi wǎng zhù de xiǎo yú zài ní tān shàng pīn mìng zhēng zhá
The small fish caught in the net struggled desperately on the mudflat.
他买了一扎新鲜的玫瑰花送给母亲。
tā mǎi le yī zā xīn xiān de méi guī huā sòng gěi mǔ qīn
He bought a bunch of fresh roses for his mother.
Practice Writing 扎 (zā)
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