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

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

The Chinese character 怅 (chàng) means "disappointed; regretful; listless". with 7 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怅 stroke by stroke?

怅 has 7 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 怅 and 忉?

怅 (chàng) and 忉 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 怅?

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

Q: What common words use 怅?

Common words containing 怅 include: 怅然 (chàng rán) — disappointed; upset; 怅惘 (chàng wǎng) — distraught; lost in thought; 悲怅 (bēi chàng) — sad and regretful.

How to Write 怅

The character 怅 (chàng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

怅 is pronounced chàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means disappointed; regretful; listless.

Common Words with 怅

怅然 chàng rán

disappointed; upset

怅惘 chàng wǎng

distraught; lost in thought

悲怅 bēi chàng

sad and regretful

Example Sentences

他怅然若失。

tā chàng rán ruò shī

He felt a sense of loss.

他感到有些怅惘。

tā gǎn dào yǒu xiē chàng wǎng

He feels a bit listless and lost.

心中充满悲怅。

xīn zhōng chōng mǎn bēi chàng

The heart is filled with sorrow and grief.

Similar Characters

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

忕 shì

Practice Writing 怅 (chàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怅

What does 怅 (chàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怅 and 忉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怅?

What common words use 怅?

How to Write 怅 (chàng)