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刹 Stroke Order — How to Write 刹

Stroke Order

刹 is written in 8 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.

刹 Radical and Character Components

Components:杀刂

刹 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 杀 indicates the sound.

Radical: 刂 + 6 more strokes

刹 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chà
  • shā

Meanings of 刹 in Chinese

1

chà刹

A short form of the Sanskrit word "kṣatra", referring to a Buddhist temple or pagoda, often appearing in compounds like "ancient temple" (古刹) or "precious temple" (宝刹).
这座古刹历史悠久，吸引了无数游客。
This ancient temple has a long history and attracts countless tourists.
2

shā刹

To stop or brake; to halt (e.g., a vehicle, a trend).
我及时刹住了车，避免了一场事故。
I braked in time, avoiding an accident.

Common Words and Phrases with 刹

1
shā刹bǎ把
a brake lever or handle, typically found on bicycles or motorcycles
骑自行车下坡时，他轻轻捏住了刹把，减慢了速度
When cycling downhill, he gently squeezed the brake lever to slow down.
2
shā刹chē车
To stop a vehicle or machine using a brake; also refers to the brake device itself.
司机看到红灯亮起，轻轻踩下了刹车。
The driver saw the red light come on and gently pressed the brake.
3
chà刹nà那
an instant; a split second
在刹那间，灵感如流星般划过心头
In that instant, inspiration flashed through my mind like a shooting star.
4
shā刹zhù住
To stop suddenly (like a vehicle); to halt or curb (an undesirable trend or action).
司机及时刹住了车，避免了一场事故。
The driver braked in time, preventing an accident.

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Idioms with 刹

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Questions about 刹

What does 刹 mean in Chinese?

刹 (chà) means “A short form of the Sanskrit word "kṣatra", referring to a Buddhist temple or pagoda, often appearing in compounds like "ancient temple" (古刹) or "precious temple" (宝刹)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 刹?

刹 has 2 pronunciations: chà, shā.

How many strokes does 刹 have?

刹 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 刹?

刹 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 刹?

The radical of 刹 is 刂, and 刹 is a phono-semantic compound.