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

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

The Chinese character 肠 (cháng) means "Intestine; gut.". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 肠 stroke by stroke?

肠 has 7 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 肠 and 㐆?

肠 (cháng) and 㐆 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 肠?

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

Q: What common words use 肠?

Common words containing 肠 include: 香肠 (xiāng cháng) — sausage; 肠胃 (cháng wèi) — Stomach and intestines; digestive system.; 肠粉 (cháng fěn) — Rice noodle roll (a Cantonese dish)..

How to Write 肠

The character 肠 (cháng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ 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

肠 is pronounced cháng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Intestine; gut..

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

Common Words with 肠

香肠 xiāng cháng

sausage

肠胃 cháng wèi

Stomach and intestines; digestive system.

肠粉 cháng fěn

Rice noodle roll (a Cantonese dish).

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃香肠。

wǒ xǐ huān chī xiāng cháng

I like eating sausages.

我的肠胃不太舒服。

wǒ de cháng wèi bù tài shū fú

My stomach is not feeling very well.

广东的肠粉很好吃。

guǎng dōng de cháng fěn hěn hǎo chī

Guangdong's rice noodle rolls are delicious.

Similar Characters

㐆 yǐn

肝 gān

股 gǔ

Practice Writing 肠 (cháng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 肠

What does 肠 (cháng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 肠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 肠 and 㐆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 肠?

What common words use 肠?

How to Write 肠 (cháng)