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

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

The Chinese character 枨 (chéng) means "doorpost; to touch". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枨 stroke by stroke?

枨 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枨 and 朱?

枨 (chéng) and 朱 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 枨?

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

Q: What common words use 枨?

Common words containing 枨 include: 枨触 (chéng chù) — to touch; to stir up feelings; 门枨 (mén chéng) — Door frame support; 拨枨 (bō chéng) — to stir or poke (with a stick).

How to Write 枨

The character 枨 (chéng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枨 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese. It means doorpost; to touch.

Common Words with 枨

枨触 chéng chù

to touch; to stir up feelings

门枨 mén chéng

Door frame support

拨枨 bō chéng

to stir or poke (with a stick)

Example Sentences

这件事枨触了他的心。

zhè jiàn shì chéng chù le tā de xīn

This matter stirred his feelings.

门枨坏了。

mén chéng huài le

The door frame support is broken.

他在拨枨。

tā zài bō chéng

He is poking the fire with a stick.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枨

What does 枨 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枨 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枨?

What common words use 枨?

How to Write 枨 (chéng)