箚 (zhá) - Zha — an archaic character meaning to pierce, & also used historically for official documents or memorials

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zhá ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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箚 · zhá

Zha — an archaic character meaning to pierce, stab, or prick;

also used historically for official documents or memorials to the throne.

Zha — an archaic character meaning to pierce,also used historically for official documents or memorials

Usage highlights

Official memorialPiercing toolDocument notesNeedle piercingWritten submissionSharp point

Synonyms

  • 札— thin piece of wood; letter; note
  • 刺— prick; stab; thrust

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To pierce with a needle(用针箚)
  • An official memorial(奏箚)
  • A sharp implement(箚子)
  • Historical document entry(箚记)

Collocations

  • Official memorial(奏箚)
  • Piercing tool(箚子)
  • Document notes(箚记)
  • Needle piercing(针箚)
  • Written submission(投箚)
  • Sharp point(箚尖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in historical Chinese bureaucracy for official documents and memorials
  • Appears in classical texts with meanings related to piercing or stabbing
  • Considered an archaic character with limited modern usage

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