遭 (zāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 遭 (zāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遭 (zāo) means "To encounter; to suffer.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遭 stroke by stroke?

遭 has 14 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 遭 and 逼?

遭 (zāo) and 逼 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 遭?

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

Q: What common words use 遭?

Common words containing 遭 include: 遭遇 (zāo yù) — To encounter; to meet with (usually misfortune).; 遭受 (zāo shòu) — To suffer; to sustain.; 遭殃 (zāo yāng) — To suffer disaster; to meet with misfortune..

How to Write 遭

The character 遭 (zāo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

遭 is pronounced zāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To encounter; to suffer..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 遭 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 遭

遭遇 zāo yù

To encounter; to meet with (usually misfortune).

遭受 zāo shòu

To suffer; to sustain.

遭殃 zāo yāng

To suffer disaster; to meet with misfortune.

Example Sentences

他遭遇了困难。

tā zāo yù le kùn nán

He encountered difficulties.

公司遭受了损失。

gōng sī zāo shòu le sǔn shī

The company suffered losses.

这里的庄稼遭殃了。

zhè lǐ de zhuāng jià zāo yāng le

The crops here have suffered damage.

Similar Characters

逼 bī

逾 yú

遀 suí

Practice Writing 遭 (zāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遭

What does 遭 (zāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遭 and 逼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遭?

What common words use 遭?

How to Write 遭 (zāo)