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窄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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窄 Stroke Order — How to Write 窄

Stroke Order

窄 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 穴, 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.

窄 Radical and Character Components

Components:穴乍

窄 is a phono-semantic compound: 穴 (cave) carries the meaning, while 乍 indicates the sound.

Radical: 穴 + 5 more strokes

窄 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhǎi

Meanings of 窄 in Chinese

1

zhǎi窄

Narrow; not wide, opposite of 'wide'. Refers to small horizontal distance.
这条小巷非常狭窄，一次只能通过一个人。
This alley is very narrow; only one person can pass at a time.
Narrow-minded or lacking generosity; small-hearted.
他总是因为小事心窄，不肯原谅别人。
He is always narrow-minded about trivial matters and unwilling to forgive others.
To describe a life that is not affluent or financially well-off; frugal or poor.
她家手头不宽裕，所以日子过得有点窄。
Her family isn't financially well-off, so they live quite frugally.

Common Words and Phrases with 窄

1
zhǎi窄bā巴
zhǎiba (1) (dialect) (2) narrow; small; cramped (3) hard up; straitened; difficult
他们家境有些窄巴，花钱总是精打细算。
Their family situation is a bit tight financially, so they always budget carefully.
2
zhǎi窄dài带
A narrow strap or tab sewn to a garment, designed to be fastened with a button.
那件大衣的衣领上有一条窄带，可以扣起来防风
That coat has a narrow strap on its collar that can be buttoned up to block the wind.
3
zhǎi窄dào道
A narrow path, lane, or passage, often not a main thoroughfare.
沿着这条窄道，我们最终抵达了宁静的湖边。
Following this narrow path, we eventually reached the tranquil lakeside.
4
zhǎi窄guǐ轨
Railway tracks with a gauge narrower than the standard gauge.
这条山区铁路线是窄轨的，穿梭于蜿蜒的山谷之间
This mountain railway line is narrow gauge, winding through the valleys.
5
zhǎi窄xiá狭
narrow (in width) or narrow-minded (in thoughts/views)
这条小巷非常窄狭，一次只能通过一个人。
This alley is very narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time.
6
zhǎi窄xiǎo小
narrow and small
这个小巷非常窄小，仅能容一人通过。
This alley is extremely narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time.

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Questions about 窄

What does 窄 mean in Chinese?

窄 (zhǎi) means “Narrow” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 窄?

窄 is pronounced zhǎi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 窄 have?

窄 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 窄?

窄 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 穴. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 窄?

The radical of 窄 is 穴, and 窄 is a phono-semantic compound.