How to Write 长
The character 长 (cháng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 长 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
长 is pronounced cháng in Mandarin Chinese. It means long; to grow; chief.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: cháng, zhǎng.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 长 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 长
Example Sentences
这张桌子的长度是两米。
zhè zhāng zhuō zi de cháng dù shì liǎng mǐ
The length of this table is two meters.
每个学生都应该发挥自己的特长。
měi gè xué shēng dōu yīng gāi fā huī zì jǐ de tè cháng
Every student should give full play to their strengths.
雨后的春笋生长得飞快。
yǔ hòu de chūn sǔn shēng zhǎng dé fēi kuài
Spring bamboo shoots grow very fast after the rain.
班长负责组织班级的课外活动。
bān zhǎng fù zé zǔ zhī bān jí de kè wài huó dòng
The class monitor is responsible for organizing the class's extracurricular activities.
Practice Writing 长 (cháng)
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