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

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

The Chinese character 瞠 (chēng) means "to stare blankly; to open one's eyes wide". with 16 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 瞠 stroke by stroke?

瞠 has 16 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 瞠 and 睽?

瞠 (chēng) and 睽 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 瞠?

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

Q: What common words use 瞠?

Common words containing 瞠 include: 瞠目 (chēng mù) — to stare with wide eyes; 瞠目结舌 (chēng mù jié shé) — dumbfounded; jaw-dropping; 瞠视 (chēng shì) — to stare fixedly.

How to Write 瞠

The character 瞠 (chēng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

瞠 is pronounced chēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stare blankly; to open one's eyes wide.

Common Words with 瞠

瞠目 chēng mù

to stare with wide eyes

瞠目结舌 chēng mù jié shé

dumbfounded; jaw-dropping

瞠视 chēng shì

to stare fixedly

Example Sentences

他瞠目而视。

tā chēng mù ér shì

He stared in wide-eyed astonishment.

他听得瞠目结舌。

tā tīng dé chēng mù jié shé

He was speechless with astonishment as he listened.

他瞠视着前方。

tā chēng shì zhe qián fāng

He stared blankly ahead in shock.

Similar Characters

睽 kuí

睾 gāo

睿 ruì

Practice Writing 瞠 (chēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞠

What does 瞠 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 瞠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 瞠 and 睽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 瞠?

What common words use 瞠?

How to Write 瞠 (chēng)