昂 (áng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昂 (áng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昂 (áng) means "High; to lift (one's head).". with 8 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昂 stroke by stroke?

昂 has 8 strokes. The radical is 日. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 昂 and 旨?

昂 (áng) and 旨 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 昂?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 日. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 昂?

Common words containing 昂 include: 昂贵 (áng guì) — Expensive.; 昂首 (áng shǒu) — To hold one's head high.; 激昂 (jī áng) — Resonant / High-spirited.

How to Write 昂

The character 昂 (áng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

昂 is pronounced áng in Mandarin Chinese. It means High; to lift (one's head)..

Common Words with 昂

昂贵 áng guì

Expensive.

昂首 áng shǒu

To hold one's head high.

激昂 jī áng

Resonant / High-spirited

Example Sentences

这件衣服很昂贵。

zhè jiàn yī fú hěn áng guì

This piece of clothing is very expensive.

他昂首向前走。

tā áng shǒu xiàng qián zǒu

He walked forward with his head held high.

他的演讲很激昂。

tā de yǎn jiǎng hěn jī áng

His speech was very impassioned.

Similar Characters

旨 zhǐ

早 zǎo

旭 xù

Practice Writing 昂 (áng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昂

What does 昂 (áng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昂 and 旨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昂?

What common words use 昂?

How to Write 昂 (áng)