窄 (zhǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窄 (zhǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窄 (zhǎi) means "Narrow.". with 10 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窄 stroke by stroke?

窄 has 10 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窄 and 穸?

窄 (zhǎi) and 穸 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 窄?

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

Q: What common words use 窄?

Common words containing 窄 include: 很窄 (hěn zhǎi) — Very narrow; 狭窄 (xiá zhǎi) — narrow / cramped; 窄小 (zhǎi xiǎo) — Narrow and small or cramped..

How to Write 窄

The character 窄 (zhǎi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窄 is pronounced zhǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Narrow..

Common Words with 窄

很窄 hěn zhǎi

Very narrow

狭窄 xiá zhǎi

narrow / cramped

窄小 zhǎi xiǎo

Narrow and small or cramped.

Example Sentences

这条路很窄。

zhè tiáo lù hěn zhǎi

This road is very narrow.

这里的空间很狭窄。

zhè lǐ de kōng jiān hěn xiá zhǎi

The space here is very narrow.

这个房间很窄小。

zhè ge fáng jiān hěn zhǎi xiǎo

This room is very narrow and small.

Similar Characters

穸 xī

穹 qióng

空 kōng

Practice Writing 窄 (zhǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窄

What does 窄 (zhǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窄 and 穸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窄?

What common words use 窄?

How to Write 窄 (zhǎi)