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

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

The Chinese character 敞 (chǎng) means "open / spacious". with 12 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 敞 stroke by stroke?

敞 has 12 strokes. The radical is 攵. 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 敞 and 效?

敞 (chǎng) and 效 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 敞?

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

Q: What common words use 敞?

Common words containing 敞 include: 宽敞 (kuān chǎng) — Spacious / Roomy; 敞开 (chǎng kāi) — to open wide; 敞亮 (chǎng liàng) — bright and spacious / open-minded.

How to Write 敞

The character 敞 (chǎng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 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

敞 is pronounced chǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means open / spacious.

Common Words with 敞

宽敞 kuān chǎng

Spacious / Roomy

敞开 chǎng kāi

to open wide

敞亮 chǎng liàng

bright and spacious / open-minded

Example Sentences

他的房间很宽敞。

tā de fáng jiān hěn kuān chǎng

His room is very spacious.

请把窗户敞开。

qǐng bǎ chuāng hù chǎng kāi

Please leave the window wide open.

这间屋子很敞亮。

zhè jiān wū zi hěn chǎng liàng

This room is very bright and airy.

Similar Characters

效 xiào

敉 mǐ

敌 dí

Practice Writing 敞 (chǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敞

What does 敞 (chǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 敞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 敞 and 效?

What mistakes do learners make writing 敞?

What common words use 敞?

How to Write 敞 (chǎng)