How is 擦 pronounced?

擦 is pronounced “cā” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 擦?

擦 belongs to HSK 4 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 擦?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 擦 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 4verb

擦

cā

擦 (cā) means “to rub; to scratch; to towel; to wipe with a towel; to apply (lipstick, lotion etc); to touch; to brush (past); to shred (vegetables etc)”. It is an HSK 4 Chinese character in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Stroke order

Practice writingUnlock HSK 4 required

Example

请帮我擦一下桌子。

Qǐng bāng wǒ cā yíxià zhuōzi.

Please help me wipe the table.

Words containing 擦

摩擦mó cāfriction; rubbing; chafing; fig. disharmony; conflict; also written 磨擦

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Frequently asked questions

What does 擦 mean?: 擦 (cā) means “to rub; to scratch; to towel; to wipe with a towel; to apply (lipstick, lotion etc); to touch; to brush (past); to shred (vegetables etc)”. It is an HSK 4 word.
How is 擦 pronounced?: 擦 is pronounced “cā” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 擦?: 擦 belongs to HSK 4 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 擦?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 擦 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-05-27