HSK 6
刹那
剎那
Meaning
- an instant (Sanskrit: ksana)
- split second
- the twinkling of an eye
- Traditional
- 剎那
- Pinyin
- chà nà
Character reference
Components and radical classification
刹
shātemple, shrine, monastary; an instant, a moment; to brake
Primary radical刂 · knife
那
nàthat, that one, those
Primary radical邑 · city
剎
shātemple, shrine, monastary; an instant, a moment; to brake
Primary radical刂 · knife
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details