厂 (chǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 厂 (chǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 厂 (chǎng) means "factory or yard". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 2 strokes and the radical 厂.

Q: How do you write 厂 stroke by stroke?

厂 has 2 strokes. The radical is 厂. 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 厂 and 仄?

厂 (chǎng) and 仄 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 厂?

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

Q: What common words use 厂?

Common words containing 厂 include: 工厂 (gōng chǎng) — Factory; 厂家 (chǎng jiā) — manufacturer; 电厂 (diàn chǎng) — power plant.

How to Write 厂

The character 厂 (chǎng) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厂 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

厂 is pronounced chǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means factory or yard.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 厂 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 厂

工厂 gōng chǎng

Factory

厂家 chǎng jiā

manufacturer

电厂 diàn chǎng

power plant

Example Sentences

他在工厂工作。

tā zài gōng chǎng gōng zuò

He works in a factory.

这是厂家直销。

zhè shì chǎng jiā zhí xiāo

This is factory direct sales.

城市附近有电厂。

chéng shì fù jìn yǒu diàn chǎng

There is a power plant near the city.

Similar Characters

仄 zè

厃 wěi

厄 è

Practice Writing 厂 (chǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 厂

What does 厂 (chǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 厂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 厂 and 仄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 厂?

What common words use 厂?

How to Write 厂 (chǎng)