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

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

The Chinese character 爯 (chēng) means "To weigh / To cite (ancient)". with 9 strokes and the radical 爪.

Q: How do you write 爯 stroke by stroke?

爯 has 9 strokes. The radical is 爪. 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 爯 and 爬?

爯 (chēng) and 爬 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 爯?

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

Q: What common words use 爯?

Common words containing 爯 include: 爯爯 (chēng chēng) — Chirping sound; 爯引 (chēng yǐn) — To cite / To quote; 爯述 (chēng shù) — To state / To narrate.

How to Write 爯

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

爯 is pronounced chēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To weigh / To cite (ancient).

Common Words with 爯

爯爯 chēng chēng

Chirping sound

爯引 chēng yǐn

To cite / To quote

爯述 chēng shù

To state / To narrate

Example Sentences

爯爯之声不绝。

chēng chēng zhī shēng bù jué

The sound of chirping is continuous.

他在爯引古文。

tā zài chēng yǐn gǔ wén

He is quoting ancient texts.

请爯述你的理由。

qǐng chēng shù nǐ de lǐ yóu

Please state your reasons.

Similar Characters

爬 pá

爰 yuán

Practice Writing 爯 (chēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 爯

What does 爯 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 爯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 爯 and 爬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 爯?

What common words use 爯?

How to Write 爯 (chēng)