撑 (chēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撑 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撑 (chēng) means "to support; to prop up; to open (an umbrella)". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撑 stroke by stroke?

撑 has 15 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 撑 and 搋?

撑 (chēng) and 搋 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 撑?

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

Q: What common words use 撑?

Common words containing 撑 include: 撑伞 (chēng sǎn) — to hold an umbrella; 撑死 (chēng sǐ) — to die from overeating; to be stuffed; 支撑 (zhī chēng) — to prop up; to support; to sustain.

How to Write 撑

The character 撑 (chēng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

撑 is pronounced chēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to support; to prop up; to open (an umbrella).

As an HSK Level 6 character, 撑 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 撑

撑伞 chēng sǎn

to hold an umbrella

撑死 chēng sǐ

to die from overeating; to be stuffed

支撑 zhī chēng

to prop up; to support; to sustain

Example Sentences

下雨了，快撑伞。

xià yǔ le kuài chēng sǎn

It's raining, hurry and open your umbrella.

面对这么多美食，我觉得自己快要吃撑死了。

miàn duì zhè me duō měi shí ， wǒ jué de zì jǐ kuài yào chī chēng sǐ le 。

Facing so much delicious food, I feel like I'm about to burst from overeating.

柱子支撑着房顶。

zhù zi zhī chēng zhe fáng dǐng

The pillars support the roof.

Similar Characters

搋 chuāi

搌 zhǎn

搏 bó

Practice Writing 撑 (chēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撑

What does 撑 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撑 and 搋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撑?

What common words use 撑?

How to Write 撑 (chēng)