察言观色

察言观色察言觀色 chá yán guān ㄔㄚˊ ㄧㄢˊ ㄍㄨㄢ ㄙㄜˋ caat3 jin4 gun1 sik1

  • to weigh up sb's words and observe their facial expression (idiom)
  • to discern what sb thinks from his body language

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 察 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown