充 (chōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 充 (chōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 充 (chōng) means "to fill; to satisfy; to act as". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 儿.

Q: How do you write 充 stroke by stroke?

充 has 6 strokes. The radical is 儿. 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 充 and 允?

充 (chōng) and 允 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 充?

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

Q: What common words use 充?

Common words containing 充 include: 充电 (chōng diàn) — to charge (a battery); 充满 (chōng mǎn) — to be full of; brimming with; 充足 (chōng zú) — adequate; sufficient; abundant.

How to Write 充

The character 充 (chōng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 儿 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

充 is pronounced chōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fill; to satisfy; to act as.

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

Common Words with 充

充电 chōng diàn

to charge (a battery)

充满 chōng mǎn

to be full of; brimming with

充足 chōng zú

adequate; sufficient; abundant

Example Sentences

我的手机要充电。

wǒ de shǒu jī yào chōng diàn

My phone needs charging.

教室里充满笑声。

jiào shì lǐ chōng mǎn xiào shēng

The classroom is full of laughter.

这里的阳光很充足。

zhè lǐ de yáng guāng hěn chōng zú

There is plenty of sunshine here.

Similar Characters

允 yǔn

元 yuán

兄 xiōng

Practice Writing 充 (chōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 充

What does 充 (chōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 充 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 充 and 允?

What mistakes do learners make writing 充?

What common words use 充?

How to Write 充 (chōng)