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

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

The Chinese character 唱 (chàng) means "to sing". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唱 stroke by stroke?

唱 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唱 and 呲?

唱 (chàng) and 呲 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 唱?

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

Q: What common words use 唱?

Common words containing 唱 include: 唱歌 (chàng gē) — to sing a song; 唱片 (chàng piàn) — record / vinyl album; 合唱 (hé chàng) — Chorus / To sing together..

How to Write 唱

The character 唱 (chàng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唱 is pronounced chàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sing.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 唱 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 唱

唱歌 chàng gē

to sing a song

唱片 chàng piàn

record / vinyl album

合唱 hé chàng

Chorus / To sing together.

Example Sentences

他很喜欢唱歌。

tā hěn xǐ huān chàng gē

He likes singing very much.

这是一张老唱片。

zhè shì yī zhāng lǎo chàng piàn

This is an old record.

我们参加合唱团。

wǒ men cān jiā hé chàng tuán

We are joining the choir.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唱 (chàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唱

What does 唱 (chàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唱 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唱?

What common words use 唱?

How to Write 唱 (chàng)