乘 (chéng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 乘 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 乘 (chéng) means "to multiply; to ride; to take advantage of". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 丿.

Q: How do you write 乘 stroke by stroke?

乘 has 10 strokes. The radical is 丿. 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 乘 and 乖?

乘 (chéng) and 乖 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 乘?

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

Q: What common words use 乘?

Common words containing 乘 include: 乘法 (chéng fǎ) — multiplication; 乘坐 (chéng zuò) — to ride; to take (a bus, plane, etc.); 千乘之国 (qiān shèng zhī guó) — A country with a thousand chariots; a powerful state in ancient China.

How to Write 乘

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

乘 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to multiply; to ride; to take advantage of.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: chéng, shèng.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 乘 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 乘

乘法 chéng fǎ

multiplication

乘坐 chéng zuò

to ride; to take (a bus, plane, etc.)

千乘之国 qiān shèng zhī guó

A country with a thousand chariots; a powerful state in ancient China

Example Sentences

小学生正在学习三位数的乘法计算。

xiǎo xué shēng zhèng zài xué xí sān wèi shù de chéng fǎ jì suàn

Elementary school students are learning three-digit multiplication.

欢迎大家乘坐本次航班前往上海。

huān yíng dà jiā chéng zuò běn cì háng bān qián wǎng shàng hǎi

Welcome aboard this flight to Shanghai.

春秋时期，这里曾经是一个千乘之国。

chūn qiū shí qī zhè lǐ céng jīng shì yí gè qiān shèng zhī guó

During the Spring and Autumn period, this place was once a powerful state with a thousand chariots.

Similar Characters

乖 guāi

Practice Writing 乘 (chéng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 乘

What does 乘 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 乘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 乘 and 乖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 乘?

What common words use 乘?

How to Write 乘 (chéng)