Sound Clues (Phonetic)
乍

乍

zhàSound ClueSound clue Zhà (Suddenly / For first time)
Strokes 5 strokes
Clue Type Sound Clues (Phonetic)
Derivatives 7 chars
HSK Words 5 words
Core Meaning

Suddenly, just now, sound clue for zhà / zuó / zuò

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 乍 inside new characters. It often works like a zhà sound clue; the changing part usually tells you the meaning area.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 乍

Locate component 乍 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage phonetic sound clue (zhà)

Use 乍 as a sound anchor; the character has high likelihood of sharing pronunciation or rhyming with "zhà".

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (7 characters)

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作
zuòMeaning Clue
亻

to do, to make, to act

昨
zuóMeaning Clue
日

yesterday

炸
zhàSound Clue
right part+乍

to explode, to fry in oil

怎
zěnMeaning Clue
心

how, why, what

窄
zhǎiMeaning Clue
穴

narrow

咋
zǎMeaning Clue
口

how

诈
zhàMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (5)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 乍

What role does component 乍 play in Chinese characters?

乍 (zhà) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Phonetic Sound Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 乍 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 乍, use "zhà" as a phonetic anchor to guess its pronunciation, then check the remaining radical for semantic meaning.