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

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

The Chinese character 牚 (chēng) means "prop / support". with 12 strokes and the radical 牙.

Q: How do you write 牚 stroke by stroke?

牚 has 12 strokes. The radical is 牙. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 牚?

The radical of 牚 is 牙. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 牚?

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

Q: What common words use 牚?

Common words containing 牚 include: 牚柱 (chēng zhù) — support pillar; 牚子 (chēng zi) — prop / brace; 牚拒 (chēng jù) — to prop up.

How to Write 牚

The character 牚 (chēng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牙 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

牚 is pronounced chēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means prop / support.

Common Words with 牚

牚柱 chēng zhù

support pillar

牚子 chēng zi

prop / brace

牚拒 chēng jù

to prop up

Example Sentences

牚柱很结实。

chēng zhù hěn jiē shí

The support pillar is very sturdy.

这是一个牚子。

zhè shì yí gè chēng zi

This is a support brace.

牚拒着门。

chēng jù zhe mén

Propping the door open.

Practice Writing 牚 (chēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 牚

What does 牚 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 牚 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 牚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 牚?

What common words use 牚?

How to Write 牚 (chēng)