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How to Write 苍 (cāng)

苍 (cāng) means "Dark green, blue, or grey; old" in Chinese. It has 7 strokes with the radical 艹. Difficulty: 3.5/5.

cāng
7 strokes Radical: 艹 Difficulty: 3.5/5

Dark green, blue, or grey; old

How to Write 苍

The character (cāng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

is pronounced cāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dark green, blue, or grey; old.

Common Words with 苍

苍白 cāng bái
Pale; pallid
苍老 cāng lǎo
Old; aged (in appearance or voice)
苍翠 cāng cuì
Verdant; lush green

Example Sentences

他的脸色很苍白。

tā de liǎn sè hěn cāng bái

His complexion is very pale.

爷爷看起来很苍老。

yé yé kàn qǐ lái hěn cāng lǎo

Grandpa looks very old.

山上的树木很苍翠。

shān shàng de shù mù hěn cāng cuì

The trees on the mountain are lush and green.

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Stroke order practice for 苍 - cāng

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