How to Write 咱
The character 咱 (zá) is written with 9 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.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
咱 is pronounced zá in Mandarin Chinese. It means we; us (usually inclusive).
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zá, zán.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 咱 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 咱
Example Sentences
咱们一起去吧。
zán men yì qǐ qù ba
Let's go together.
咱俩去打球。
zán liǎ qù dǎ qiú
The two of us are going to play ball.
咱家就在前面。
zá jiā jiù zài qián miàn
Our home is just ahead.
Practice Writing 咱 (zá)
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