伥 (chāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伥 (chāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伥 (chāng) means "A ghost of a person killed by a tiger who helps the tiger kill others.". with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伥 stroke by stroke?

伥 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伥 and 什?

伥 (chāng) and 什 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 伥?

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

Q: What common words use 伥?

Common words containing 伥 include: 伥鬼 (chāng guǐ) — A ghost that assists a tiger; an accomplice to a villain.; 为虎作伥 (wèi hǔ zuò chāng) — Help a villain do evil.; 伥伥 (chāng chāng) — Bewildered or lost..

How to Write 伥

The character 伥 (chāng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

伥 is pronounced chāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means A ghost of a person killed by a tiger who helps the tiger kill others..

Common Words with 伥

伥鬼 chāng guǐ

A ghost that assists a tiger; an accomplice to a villain.

为虎作伥 wèi hǔ zuò chāng

Help a villain do evil.

伥伥 chāng chāng

Bewildered or lost.

Example Sentences

传说中森林里有伥鬼。

chuán shuō zhōng sēn lín lǐ yǒu chāng guǐ

Legend says there are ghosts of tiger victims in the forest.

他这是在为虎作伥。

tā zhè shì zài wèi hǔ zuò chāng

He is helping a villain do evil.

他感到有些神魂伥伥。

tā gǎn dào yǒu xiē shén hún chāng chāng

He feels a bit dazed and bewildered.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 伥 (chāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伥

What does 伥 (chāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伥 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伥?

What common words use 伥?

How to Write 伥 (chāng)