遮 (zhē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 遮 (zhē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遮 (zhē) means "To cover; to hide; to block.". with 14 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遮 stroke by stroke?

遮 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 遮 and 逼?

遮 (zhē) 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 遮?

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 遮?

Common words containing 遮 include: 遮住 (zhē zhù) — To cover up; to block out.; 遮盖 (zhē gài) — To cover; to conceal.; 遮挡 (zhē dǎng) — To shelter from; to block..

How to Write 遮

The character 遮 (zhē) 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

遮 is pronounced zhē in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cover; to hide; to block..

Common Words with 遮

遮住 zhē zhù

To cover up; to block out.

遮盖 zhē gài

To cover; to conceal.

遮挡 zhē dǎng

To shelter from; to block.

Example Sentences

云遮住了太阳。

yún zhē zhù le tài yáng

Clouds covered the sun.

用布把桌子遮盖好。

yòng bù bǎ zhuō zi zhē gài hǎo

Cover the table well with a cloth.

树木遮挡了视线。

shù mù zhē dǎng le shì xiàn

The trees are blocking the view.

Similar Characters

逼 bī

逾 yú

遀 suí

Practice Writing 遮 (zhē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遮

What does 遮 (zhē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遮 and 逼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遮?

What common words use 遮?

How to Write 遮 (zhē)