chá chǎ chà chā

to cross; be stuck; to diverge

HSK 5 #2231

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 2231st character
Radical ⼜ (29.1)
Strokes 3
Index # 71

Definitions

叉 chá
  1. 1. to cross
  2. 2. be stuck
叉 chǎ
  1. 1. to diverge
  2. 2. to open (as legs)
叉 chā
  1. 1. fork
  2. 2. cross
  3. 3. "X"
  4. 4. intersect
  5. 5. prong
  6. 6. pitchfork
  7. 7. pick

Stroke order

叉 stroke order diagram
叉 stroke order animation

Words containing 叉

Word Meaning
hatched lines; cross-hatched graphic pattern
hatched lines; cross-hatched graphic pattern
crossroads; intersection point; junction
fool; blockhead
reach truck
reach truck
spork
XO ("extra old"), grade of cognac quality
fork-tailed sunbird, a small colorful bird
fork-tailed sunbird, a small colorful bird
(bird species of China) Sabine's gull (Xema sabini)
(bird species of China) Sabine's gull (Xema sabini)
forked
X-shaped frame; trestle
barbecued pork; char siu
barbecued pork; char siu
roast pork bun; cha siu baau
roast pork bun; cha siu baau
cross product (of vectors)
cross product (of vectors)
telephone hook switch; phone cradle button
forklift truck
prong of a fork
prong of a fork
sprawled out on one's back (idiom)