场 (cháng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 场 (cháng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 场 (cháng) means "Field / Place / Market". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 场 stroke by stroke?

场 has 6 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 场 and 圣?

场 (cháng) and 圣 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 场?

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

Q: What common words use 场?

Common words containing 场 include: 机场 (jī chǎng) — airport; 商场 (shāng chǎng) — shopping mall / market / business world; 广场 (guǎng chǎng) — public square; plaza.

How to Write 场

The character 场 (cháng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

场 is pronounced cháng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Field / Place / Market.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: cháng, chǎng.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 场 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 场

机场 jī chǎng

airport

商场 shāng chǎng

shopping mall / market / business world

广场 guǎng chǎng

public square; plaza

一场雨 yī cháng yǔ

A rain shower

Example Sentences

我去机场接朋友。

wǒ qù jī chǎng jiē péng yǒu

I'm going to the airport to pick up a friend.

我们去商场买东西。

wǒ men qù shāng chǎng mǎi dōng xī

Let's go to the mall to buy some things.

广场上的人很多。

guǎng chǎng shàng de rén hěn duō

There are many people in the square.

昨天晚上下了一场大雨。

zuó tiān wǎn shang xià le yī cháng dà yǔ

There was a heavy rain last night.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 场 (cháng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 场

What does 场 (cháng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 场 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 场 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 场?

What common words use 场?

How to Write 场 (cháng)