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

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

The Chinese character 尝 (cháng) means "To taste; to try". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical ⺌.

Q: How do you write 尝 stroke by stroke?

尝 has 9 strokes. The radical is ⺌. 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 尝 and 尚?

尝 (cháng) and 尚 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 尝?

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

Q: What common words use 尝?

Common words containing 尝 include: 尝尝 (cháng cháng) — To have a taste; 品尝 (pǐn cháng) — to taste; to savor; 尝试 (cháng shì) — To try; to attempt.

How to Write 尝

The character 尝 (cháng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺌ 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

尝 is pronounced cháng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To taste; to try.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 尝 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 尝

尝尝 cháng cháng

To have a taste

品尝 pǐn cháng

to taste; to savor

尝试 cháng shì

To try; to attempt

Example Sentences

你尝尝这个菜。

nǐ cháng cháng zhè ge cài

Try this dish.

请品尝这杯茶。

qǐng pǐn cháng zhè bēi chá

Please taste this tea.

我想尝试一下。

wǒ xiǎng cháng shì yī xià

I want to give it a try.

Similar Characters

尚 shàng

Practice Writing 尝 (cháng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尝

What does 尝 (cháng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尝 and 尚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尝?

What common words use 尝?

How to Write 尝 (cháng)