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

Q: What does 拶 (zā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拶 (zā) means "to squeeze fingers (ancient torture)". with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拶 stroke by stroke?

拶 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 拶 and 㧜?

拶 (zā) 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 拶?

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 拶?

Common words containing 拶 include: 拶子 (zǎn zi) — finger-squeezing torture device; 拶刑 (zā xíng) — finger-squeezing torture; 拶指 (zǎn zhǐ) — to squeeze the fingers as punishment.

How to Write 拶

The character 拶 (zā) 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

拶 is pronounced zā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to squeeze fingers (ancient torture).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: zā, zǎn.

Common Words with 拶

拶子 zǎn zi

finger-squeezing torture device

拶刑 zā xíng

finger-squeezing torture

拶指 zǎn zhǐ

to squeeze the fingers as punishment

Example Sentences

他拿出了拶子。

tā ná chū le zǎn zi

He took out the finger-squeezing torture device.

拶刑非常残酷。

zā xíng fēi cháng cán kù

Finger-squeezing torture is extremely cruel.

拶指是古代刑罚。

zǎn zhǐ shì gǔ dài xíng fá

Squeezing fingers was a form of punishment in ancient times.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 拶 (zā)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 拶 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 拶

What does 拶 (zā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拶 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拶?

What common words use 拶?

How to Write 拶 (zā)