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How to write 挖 (wā)

挖 (wā) means "to dig out". It has 9 strokes and the radical 乙.

Write the 9 strokes in order in the grid below. Each stroke is checked as you go.

Words

开挖

kai1 wa1

to dig out; to excavate; to scoop out

挖角

wa1 jue2

to poach (talent, personnel from competitors); to raid (a competitor for its talent); Taiwan pr. [wa1 jiao3]

挖掘

wa1 jue2

to excavate; to dig; to unearth

疏挖

shu1 wa1

to dredge; to dig out (a channel)

wa1

to dig; to excavate; to scoop out

Radical decomposition

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Writing tips

Write each stroke in the correct order. Pay attention to the direction and length of each stroke.