崽 (zǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 崽 (zǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 崽 (zǎi) means "Cub / pup / young animal". with 12 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 崽 stroke by stroke?

崽 has 12 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 崽 and 峨?

崽 (zǎi) and 峨 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 崽?

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

Q: What common words use 崽?

Common words containing 崽 include: 猪崽 (zhū zǎi) — piglet; 狗崽 (gǒu zǎi) — Puppy; 崽子 (zǎi zi) — Cub / brat.

How to Write 崽

The character 崽 (zǎi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

崽 is pronounced zǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cub / pup / young animal.

Common Words with 崽

猪崽 zhū zǎi

piglet

狗崽 gǒu zǎi

Puppy

崽子 zǎi zi

Cub / brat

Example Sentences

农场里有很多猪崽。

nóng chǎng lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhū zǎi

There are many piglets on the farm.

这只狗崽很可爱。

zhè zhǐ gǒu zǎi hěn kě ài

This puppy is very cute.

别叫他小崽子。

bié jiào tā xiǎo zǎi zi

Don't call him a brat.

Similar Characters

峨 é

峪 yù

峭 qiào

Practice Writing 崽 (zǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 崽

What does 崽 (zǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 崽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 崽 and 峨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 崽?

What common words use 崽?

How to Write 崽 (zǎi)