蹭 (cèng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蹭 (cèng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蹭 (cèng) means "to rub against; to scrape; to get for free". with 19 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 蹭 stroke by stroke?

蹭 has 19 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 蹭 and 蹇?

蹭 (cèng) and 蹇 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 蹭?

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

Q: What common words use 蹭?

Common words containing 蹭 include: 蹭饭 (cèng fàn) — to sponge a meal; to get a free meal; 磨蹭 (mó cèng) — dawdle / loiter; 蹭破 (cèng pò) — to scrape (skin); to graze.

How to Write 蹭

The character 蹭 (cèng) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

蹭 is pronounced cèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to rub against; to scrape; to get for free.

Common Words with 蹭

蹭饭 cèng fàn

to sponge a meal; to get a free meal

磨蹭 mó cèng

dawdle / loiter

蹭破 cèng pò

to scrape (skin); to graze

Example Sentences

我今天去朋友家蹭饭。

wǒ jīn tiān qù péng yǒu jiā cèng fàn

I went to a friend's house for a free meal today.

别磨蹭了，快点走！

bié mó cèng le kuài diǎn zǒu

Stop dawdling, hurry up!

我的皮擦蹭破了。

wǒ de pí cā cèng pò le

I scraped my skin.

Similar Characters

蹇 jiǎn

蹈 dǎo

蹊 qī

Practice Writing 蹭 (cèng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹭

What does 蹭 (cèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蹭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蹭 and 蹇?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蹭?

What common words use 蹭?

How to Write 蹭 (cèng)