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

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

The Chinese character 娼 (chāng) means "prostitute". with 11 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 娼 stroke by stroke?

娼 has 11 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 娼 and 姘?

娼 (chāng) and 姘 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 娼?

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

Q: What common words use 娼?

Common words containing 娼 include: 娼妓 (chāng jì) — prostitute; prostitution; 娼妇 (chāng fù) — prostitute; 宿娼 (sù chāng) — To visit prostitutes.

How to Write 娼

The character 娼 (chāng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

娼 is pronounced chāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means prostitute.

Common Words with 娼

娼妓 chāng jì

prostitute; prostitution

娼妇 chāng fù

prostitute

宿娼 sù chāng

To visit prostitutes

Example Sentences

这种行为不合法。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi bù hé fǎ

This behavior is illegal.

这是一个贬义词。

zhè shì yí gè biǎn yì cí

This is a derogatory term.

法律严禁宿娼。

fǎ lǜ yán jìn sù chāng

The law strictly prohibits visiting prostitutes.

Similar Characters

姘 pīn

姚 yáo

姜 jiāng

Practice Writing 娼 (chāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 娼

What does 娼 (chāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 娼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 娼 and 姘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 娼?

What common words use 娼?

How to Write 娼 (chāng)