沙 Stroke Order — How to Write 沙
沙 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
沙 Radical and Character Components
沙 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 少 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 4 more strokes
沙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shā
- shà
Meanings of 沙 in Chinese
1
shā沙
Very fine grains of stone; sand; grit.
孩子们喜欢在沙滩上玩耍。
Children love to play on the beach.
Refers to things with a sandy, gritty, or powdery texture; substances resembling sand, often used in food contexts like sugar, bean paste, or a crumbly fruit texture.
我喜欢吃豆沙包。
I like to eat red bean buns.
Hoarse; husky (describing a voice that is not clear or resonant).
他说话的声音有点沙哑。
His voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks.
2
shà沙
To sift or shake something to concentrate impurities for removal.
他们把沙土里的石子都沙了出来。
They sifted out all the pebbles from the soil.
Common Words and Phrases with 沙
1
Shaba (沙坝) refers to a sandbank or sandbar, which is a large deposit or ridge of sand formed in a body of water by currents or waves.
退潮时，海面上露出了一片巨大的沙坝，吸引了不少海鸟驻足
When the tide receded, a huge sandbar emerged from the sea, attracting many seabirds to perch.
2
A sandbag; a bag filled with sand, often used as a toy, for exercise, or for fortification.
他每天用沙包练习拳击，增强体能。
He practices boxing with a sandbag every day to improve his physical fitness.
3
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand, typically in a desert or dry region.
突如其来的沙暴使得能见度迅速降低，影响了户外活动。
The sudden sandstorm rapidly reduced visibility, affecting outdoor activities.
4
Shashen (沙参) refers to the roots of Adenophora stricta (upright ladybell), a perennial herbaceous plant used in traditional Chinese medicine as an expectorant. It can also broadly refer to plants of the genus Adenophora.
这道汤里加入了沙参，味道清甜，具有滋补功效
Adenophora root has been added to this soup, making it taste sweet and giving it nourishing properties.
5
A type of marine worm, also known as a sand worm or nereid.
这种沙蚕是潮间带常见的海洋生物，经常被用作鱼饵。
This type of sandworm is a common marine creature in the intertidal zone, often used as fishing bait.
6
Battlefield.
他曾立志投身沙场，为保卫家园而战，但最终选择了用笔杆子记录历史。
He once aspired to join the battlefield to fight for his homeland, but ultimately chose to record history with his pen.
7
airborne fine sand and dust
一场大风过后，空气中弥漫着沙尘
After a strong wind, the air was filled with sand and dust.
8
sandworm, any polychaete worm living in sand
这种海鲜粥里加入了新鲜的沙虫，味道特别鲜甜。
Fresh sandworms are added to this seafood porridge, making it taste exceptionally sweet and delicious.
9
A large flat-bottomed wooden sailing ship, often called a junk, used for transporting goods or fishing in rivers and seas.
昔日的港口，停泊着许多满载货物的沙船，桅杆林立，一派繁忙景象。
In the old port, many sand boats laden with goods were anchored, their masts standing tall, presenting a bustling scene.
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11
A small, oily, herring-like fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, often canned for food.
罐装沙丁鱼是许多人喜欢的一种方便食品。
Canned sardines are a convenient food that many people enjoy.
12
13
spleen of a pig, cow, or sheep, used as food
今天妈妈在菜市场买了一些新鲜的沙肝儿，准备晚上做成一道特色菜。
Today, Mom bought some fresh animal spleen (sha gan'er) at the wet market, planning to make it into a special dish for dinner.
14
An earthenware or clay pot, often used for cooking.
奶奶用沙锅炖了一锅香浓的鸡汤。
Grandma stewed a pot of rich chicken soup in a clay pot.
15
Disasters caused by wind and sand.
西北地区面临着严重的沙害威胁，需要采取有效措施进行治理。
The northwestern region faces a severe threat of sand hazards, requiring effective measures for control.
16
Desertification; the process by which fertile land becomes desert, often due to climate change or human activities.
过度放牧和砍伐森林导致了土地的沙化
Overgrazing and deforestation led to the desertification of the land.
More words with 沙
- cán蚕shā沙Silkworm droppings, Silkworm feces
- gù固shā沙lín林Sand-fixing forest
- dèng澄shā沙filtered, fine sweetened bean paste
- shā沙lā拉salad
- shā沙mò漠desert
- shā沙tān滩Beach, Strand
- shā沙zi子sand
- ní泥shā沙silt, mud and sand
- shā沙bǎo堡sandcastle
- shā沙shí石sand and stone, gravel
- shā沙tǔ土sandy soil, sand
- fēng风shā沙wind-blown sand, sandy wind
- shā沙shā沙rustle, swish
- shā沙tān滩shàng上on the beach, at the beach
- shā沙yǎ哑hoarse, husky
- shā沙zhōu洲sandbar, sandbank
- bīng冰shā沙smoothie, slushie
- fáng防shā沙sand prevention, sand control
- shā沙fā发shàng上on the sofa, on the couch
- shā沙mí弥novice monk, sramanera
Idioms with 沙
- shā沙lǐ里táo淘jīn金extract value from much less valuable material
- dà大làng浪táo淘shā沙rigorous selection in fierce competition
- fēi飞shā沙zhuǎn转shí石flying sand and rolling stones
- fēi飞shā沙zǒu走lì砾fierce wind blowing sand and pebbles
- fēi飞shā沙zǒu走shí石flying sand and rolling stones
- hán含shā沙shè射yǐng影make veiled accusations
- jù聚shā沙chéng成tǎ塔many small efforts make a big difference
- ní泥shā沙jù俱xià下good and bad mixed together
- pī披shā沙jiǎn拣jīn金sift sand for gold
- pī披shā沙lì沥jīn金sift for gold
- rú如zhuī锥huà画shā沙even, firm, and rounded calligraphic strokes
- táo淘shā沙dé得jīn金extract the best from a mass
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Open the tool →Questions about 沙
What does 沙 mean in Chinese?
沙 (shā) means “Very fine grains of stone” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 沙?
沙 has 2 pronunciations: shā, shà.
How many strokes does 沙 have?
沙 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 沙?
沙 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 沙?
The radical of 沙 is 氵, and 沙 is a phono-semantic compound.