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zhā · pimples, blotches

Master the form, understand its parts, and learn how it behaves in real Chinese.

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Writing notes

Shape and proportion

16Total strokes

Count each continuous pen movement once, including turns and hooks.

Left-rightCharacter structure

Keep the left side compact and leave enough room for the right side.

Key radical

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