称 (chèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 称 (chèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 称 (chèn) means "to weigh / to call". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 称 stroke by stroke?

称 has 10 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 称 and 秆?

称 (chèn) and 秆 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 称?

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

Q: What common words use 称?

Common words containing 称 include: 称呼 (chēng hū) — to call / form of address; 称赞 (chēng zàn) — to praise; 称重 (chēng zhòng) — to weigh.

How to Write 称

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

称 is pronounced chèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to weigh / to call.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: chèn, chēng, chèng.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 称 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 称

称呼 chēng hū

to call / form of address

称赞 chēng zàn

to praise

称重 chēng zhòng

to weigh

称心 chèn xīn

Satisfactory or to one's liking.

称杆 chèng gǎn

The beam of a steelyard balance.

Example Sentences

我该怎么称呼您？

wǒ gāi zěn me chēng hū nín

How should I address you?

老师称赞了他。

lǎo shī chēng zàn le tā

The teacher praised him.

请给这些苹果称重。

qǐng gěi zhè xiē píng guǒ chēng zhòng

Please weigh these apples.

这份工作让他很称心。

zhè fèn gōng zuò ràng tā hěn chèn xīn

This job is very satisfactory to him.

Similar Characters

秆 gǎn

秉 bǐng

秋 qiū

Practice Writing 称 (chèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 称

What does 称 (chèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 称 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 称 and 秆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 称?

What common words use 称?

How to Write 称 (chèn)