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札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
札 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

札 Stroke Order — How to Write 札

Stroke Order

札 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

札 Radical and Character Components

Components:木乚

Radical: 木 + 1 more stroke

札 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhá

Meanings of 札 in Chinese

1

zhá札

In ancient times, a small wooden slip or tablet used for writing. Often seen in the compound word '札记' (notes/jottings).
他喜欢在旅行时随手记录一些札记。
He likes to jot down some notes while traveling.
A letter or note, often handwritten.
她收到了一封来自远方朋友的手札。
She received a handwritten letter from a friend far away.
An ancient official document, a note, or dispatch.
他收到了一封来自远方的札子，告知了最新的消息。
He received a dispatch from afar, informing him of the latest news.
To die young; to perish prematurely.
旧时疫病流行，常有幼童夭札
In old times, when epidemics were prevalent, young children often died prematurely.

Common Words and Phrases with 札

1
zhá札jì记
Reading notes or jottings, often including key points and personal reflections from reading.
他有每天写读书札记的习惯，记录下阅读时的所思所想
He has a habit of writing daily reading notes to record his thoughts and reflections while reading.
2
zhá札shǒu手wǔ舞jiǎo脚
To gesticulate wildly and carelessly, appearing unsteady or clumsy.
小狗看到主人回家，高兴得札手舞脚，在院子里跑来跑去。
The little dog was so happy to see its owner come home that it gesticulated wildly, running around in the yard.

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Questions about 札

What does 札 mean in Chinese?

札 (zhá) means “In ancient times” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 札?

札 is pronounced zhá in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 札 have?

札 has 5 strokes.

How do you write 札?

札 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 札?

The radical of 札 is 木.