劄 (zhā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 劄 (zhā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 劄 (zhā) means "brief note or memorandum". with 14 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 劄 stroke by stroke?

劄 has 14 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 劄 and 剩?

劄 (zhā) and 剩 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 劄?

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

Q: What common words use 劄?

Common words containing 劄 include: 劄记 (zhā jì) — reading notes; 奏劄 (zòu zhā) — memorial to the throne; 劄子 (zhā zi) — memorandum or brief note.

How to Write 劄

The character 劄 (zhā) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

劄 is pronounced zhā in Mandarin Chinese. It means brief note or memorandum.

Common Words with 劄

劄记 zhā jì

reading notes

奏劄 zòu zhā

memorial to the throne

劄子 zhā zi

memorandum or brief note

Example Sentences

老师在写劄记。

lǎo shī zài xiě zhā jì

The teacher is writing reading notes.

这是古代的奏劄。

zhè shì gǔ dài de zòu zhā

This is an ancient memorial to the throne.

他看完了这个劄子。

tā kàn wán le zhè ge zhā zi

He finished reading this brief note.

Similar Characters

剩 shèng

割 gē

剳 dá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 劄

What does 劄 (zhā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 劄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 劄 and 剩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 劄?

What common words use 劄?

How to Write 劄 (zhā)