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

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

The Chinese character 城 (chéng) means "city; city wall". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 城 stroke by stroke?

城 has 9 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 城 and 圻?

城 (chéng) and 圻 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 城?

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

Q: What common words use 城?

Common words containing 城 include: 城市 (chéng shì) — city; 长城 (cháng chéng) — the Great Wall; 城里 (chéng lǐ) — In the city; downtown..

How to Write 城

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

城 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese. It means city; city wall.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 城 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 城

城市 chéng shì

city

长城 cháng chéng

the Great Wall

城里 chéng lǐ

In the city; downtown.

Example Sentences

我喜欢这个城市。

wǒ xǐ huān zhè ge chéng shì

I like this city.

长城非常壮观。

cháng chéng fēi cháng zhuàng guān

The Great Wall is very magnificent.

他住在城里。

tā zhù zài chéng lǐ

He lives in the city.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

Practice Writing 城 (chéng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 城

What does 城 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 城 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 城 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 城?

What common words use 城?

How to Write 城 (chéng)