倡 (chàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倡 (chàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倡 (chàng) means "initiate / advocate / lead". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 倡 stroke by stroke?

倡 has 10 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 倡 and 俎?

倡 (chàng) and 俎 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 倡?

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

Q: What common words use 倡?

Common words containing 倡 include: 提倡 (tí chàng) — To advocate or promote; 倡议 (chàng yì) — propose / initiative; 倡导 (chàng dǎo) — advocate / propose.

How to Write 倡

The character 倡 (chàng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 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

倡 is pronounced chàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means initiate / advocate / lead.

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

Common Words with 倡

提倡 tí chàng

To advocate or promote

倡议 chàng yì

propose / initiative

倡导 chàng dǎo

advocate / propose

Example Sentences

我们提倡节约用水。

wǒ men tí chàng jié yuē yòng shuǐ

We advocate for saving water.

他发起了这个倡议。

tā fā qǐ le zhè ge chàng yì

He launched this initiative.

老师倡导诚实守信。

lǎo shī chàng dǎo chéng shí shǒu xìn

The teacher advocates honesty and trustworthiness.

Similar Characters

俎 zǔ

俞 yú

倞 jìng

Practice Writing 倡 (chàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倡

What does 倡 (chàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倡 and 俎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倡?

What common words use 倡?

How to Write 倡 (chàng)