This component represents suddenness or abruptness · Character component

This component represents suddenness or abruptness, often meaning 'suddenly' or 'for the first time'.

Originally depicted a person taking their first step or sudden movement, with the horizontal strokes showing the ground and vertical elements representing the stepping motion.

乍 at a glance

Meaning
This component represents suddenness or abruptness
Strokes
5
Characters
21
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 乍 (20 of 21)

HSK 1 · 3

HSK 4 · 1

HSK 5 · 1

HSK 6 · 2

Beyond HSK · 13

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 乍 mean?

乍 means "This component represents suddenness or abruptness". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 乍?

21 characters in this dictionary contain 乍, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 乍 have?

乍 is written in 5 strokes.