匝 Stroke Order — How to Write 匝
匝 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 匚, 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.
匝 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 匚 + 3 more strokes
匝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zā
Meanings of 匝 in Chinese
zā匝
Common Words and Phrases with 匝
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Open the tool →Questions about 匝
What does 匝 mean in Chinese?
匝 (zā) means “To go around, encircle” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 匝?
匝 is pronounced zā in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 匝 have?
匝 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 匝?
匝 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 匚. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 匝?
The radical of 匝 is 匚.