钞 (chāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钞 (chāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钞 (chāo) means "Banknote". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钞 stroke by stroke?

钞 has 9 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钞 and 针?

钞 (chāo) and 针 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 钞?

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

Q: What common words use 钞?

Common words containing 钞 include: 钞票 (chāo piào) — Banknote/Paper money; 现钞 (xiàn chāo) — banknotes / cash; 验钞 (yàn chāo) — To check for counterfeit money.

How to Write 钞

The character 钞 (chāo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钞 is pronounced chāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Banknote.

Common Words with 钞

钞票 chāo piào

Banknote/Paper money

现钞 xiàn chāo

banknotes / cash

验钞 yàn chāo

To check for counterfeit money

Example Sentences

钱包里有很多钞票。

qián bāo lǐ yǒu hěn duō chāo piào

There are many banknotes in the wallet.

我手里没有现钞。

wǒ shǒu lǐ méi yǒu xiàn chāo

I don't have any cash on me.

商店里有验钞机。

shāng diàn lǐ yǒu yàn chāo jī

There is a counterfeit money detector in the store.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钞 (chāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钞

What does 钞 (chāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钞 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钞?

What common words use 钞?

How to Write 钞 (chāo)