挖
HSK 6
挖 (wā): dig, dig out, gouge out
wā
dig, dig out, gouge out
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Pinyin
wā
HSK Level
Level 6
Characters
1
English Meaning
dig, dig out, gouge out
How to Write 挖 (wā)
挖 is written in 9 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.
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Origin of 挖
To dig out 扌 a hollow 穵; 穵 also provides the pronunciation
What 挖 is Made Of
挖 is built from 2 components:
扌hand
穵a deep hollow
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Words Using 挖
Common Chinese words that contain 挖:
挖掘
wājué
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