Character Animation

Character: 鑿

Pinyin: záo (zao2)

Meaning: (bound form) chisel / to bore a hole; to chisel; to dig / (literary) certain; authentic; irrefutable / also pr. [zuo4]

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "鑿" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿱ ⿰ ⿱ 丵 臼 殳

Same Radical (4)

Radical: 金