Learn a Chinese Character - 卡

1. Character Basics

Radical: 丨 (vertical stroke) or 上 (up)

Stroke Count: 5

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: kǎ, qiǎ

3. Meaning

English meaning: card, block, get stuck

4. Common Words

• 卡片 (kǎ piàn) - card
• 卡住 (qiǎ zhù) - to get stuck
• 信用卡 (xìn yòng kǎ) - credit card
• 网卡 (wǎng kǎ) - network card
• 卡住 (qiǎ zhù) - to be blocked

5. Grammar & Usage

Usage notes:

• When pronounced as "kǎ", it often refers to cards or thin flat objects.
• When pronounced as "qiǎ", it means to get stuck or blocked.

6. Cultural Background

The character "卡" was originally used to describe something getting stuck or blocked. In modern usage, it's commonly associated with various types of cards due to Western influence.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Mnemonic: The character "卡" looks like a door with a horizontal bar across it, which can block or卡住 (qiǎ zhù) the door from opening.