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How to write 掌 (zhǎng)
掌 (zhǎng) means "to grasp (often fig.)". It has 12 strokes and the radical 口.
Write the 12 strokes in order in the grid below. Each stroke is checked as you go.
Words
掌握
zhang3 wo4
to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency
击掌
ji1 zhang3
to clap one's hands; to clap each other's hands; high five
主掌
zhu3 zhang3
in charge (of a position etc); the person in charge; responsible
巴掌
ba1 zhang3
palm; hand
抃掌
bian4 zhang3
to clap; to applaud
Radical decomposition
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Writing tips
The mouth radical (口) is a box shape. Write the left vertical first, then the top-right corner, then close. This character has many strokes. Start with the outer structure, then fill in the inner details.