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

Q: What does 渣 (zhā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 渣 (zhā) means "Residue or dregs". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 渣 stroke by stroke?

渣 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 渣 and 流?

渣 (zhā) and 流 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 渣?

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

Q: What common words use 渣?

Common words containing 渣 include: 渣子 (zhā zi) — Dregs or crumbs; 豆腐渣 (dòu fǔ zhā) — tofu dregs; okara; 残渣 (cán zhā) — residue; dregs; waste.

How to Write 渣

The character 渣 (zhā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

渣 is pronounced zhā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Residue or dregs.

Common Words with 渣

渣子 zhā zi

Dregs or crumbs

豆腐渣 dòu fǔ zhā

tofu dregs; okara

残渣 cán zhā

residue; dregs; waste

Example Sentences

杯子里有渣子。

bēi zi lǐ yǒu zhā zi

There is residue in the cup.

豆腐渣可以吃。

dòu fǔ zhā kě yǐ chī

Tofu dregs are edible.

清理掉这些残渣。

qīng lǐ diào zhè xiē cán zhā

Clean up these residues.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 渣 (zhā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 渣

What does 渣 (zhā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 渣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 渣 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 渣?

What common words use 渣?

How to Write 渣 (zhā)