划 Stroke Order — How to Write 划

Stroke Order

划 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, 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.

划 Radical and Character Components

Components:戈刂

Radical: 刂 + 4 more strokes

划 Pronunciation and Pinyin

huá
huà

Meanings of 划 in Chinese

huá划

To cut, scratch, or draw a line on an object with a knife or other sharp tool.

他一不小心在手上划了一道口子。

He accidentally made a cut on his hand.

To propel a boat through water using oars or paddles; to row or paddle a boat.

夏天的时候，我们喜欢在湖上划船。

In summer, we enjoy rowing boats on the lake.

To calculate whether something is worthwhile or cost-effective; to weigh the pros and cons based on benefit.

这个方案不划算，我们得重新考虑。

This plan is not cost-effective; we need to reconsider it.

huà划

To divide, delineate, or partition (e.g., '划分' to divide into parts, '划界' to demarcate a boundary). It can also refer to something 'epoch-making' or 'revolutionary' (e.g., '划时代意义' epoch-making significance).

老师把学生们划分为几个小组进行讨论。

The teacher divided the students into several groups for discussion.

To design, plan, scheme, or strategize; often used in compounds like '筹划' (chóuhuà - to plan, to scheme) or '策划' (cèhuà - to plan, to plot).

我们需要精心筹划这次活动，确保顺利进行。

We need to meticulously plan this event to ensure it proceeds smoothly.

Common Words and Phrases with 划

huà划bō拨

to transfer or allocate (funds, goods, etc.)

公司决定划拨一笔资金用于新项目的研发。

The company decided to allocate a sum of money for the research and development of a new project.

huá划chuán船

To move a boat through water using oars or paddles.

我们喜欢在湖上划船。

We enjoy rowing boats on the lake.

huà划dìng定

To delimit, define, or designate.

博物馆决定划定一块区域，专门展示古代陶瓷艺术品。

The museum decided to designate an area specifically for displaying ancient ceramic artworks.

huà划fēn分

To divide or classify into distinct parts.

老师将学生们划分为几个小组进行讨论。

The teacher divided the students into several groups for discussion.

huà划guī归

to assign to the administration or jurisdiction of; to incorporate into.

这座新建的展览馆将划归艺术学院管理，用于学生作品的展示。

This newly built exhibition hall will be assigned to the art academy for the display of student works.

huá划guò过

To move quickly and smoothly across a surface, often with a light touch.

一颗流星划过宁静的夜空，留下短暂的光芒。

A meteor streaked across the tranquil night sky, leaving a brief trail of light.

huà划jià价

to write down the amount to be paid on a prescription or examination form (in a hospital/pharmacy)

药剂师正在仔细地为这份复杂的药方划价，确保所有费用都准确无误

The pharmacist is carefully pricing this complex prescription, ensuring all charges are accurate.

huá划jiǎng桨

To propel a boat using an oar or paddle.

在阳光明媚的早晨，我们划桨穿过平静的湖面，欣赏着四周的风景

On a sunny morning, we paddled across the calm lake, admiring the surrounding scenery.

huá划lā拉

To quickly sweep, brush away, gather, or scrawl.

他在口袋里划拉了半天，终于摸出了几枚硬币。

He rummaged in his pocket for a long time and finally pulled out a few coins.

huà划qīng清

to make a clear distinction or draw a clear line of demarcation

我们必须划清个人责任和团队责任的界限，以确保项目顺利进行。

We must draw a clear line between individual responsibility and team responsibility to ensure the project proceeds smoothly.

huá划quán拳

A Chinese drinking game where players guess the total number of fingers shown.

朋友聚会时大家围坐一桌，边吃边喝，玩起了划拳助兴。

During a gathering of friends, everyone sat around a table, eating and drinking, and played 'Hua Quan' to liven things up.

huá划suàn算

To be worthwhile, cost-effective, or a good deal.

这家餐厅的套餐很划算，食物又多又好吃。

This restaurant's set meal is very cost-effective, offering plenty of delicious food.

huá划tǐng艇

Huá tǐng (划艇) refers to a type of racing boat, similar to a canoe, or the sport of canoeing where participants paddle such a boat with a short-handled oar.