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

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

The Chinese character 茺 (chōng) means "motherwort (often used in Chinese medicine)". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 茺 stroke by stroke?

茺 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 茺 and 兹?

茺 (chōng) and 兹 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 茺?

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

Q: What common words use 茺?

Common words containing 茺 include: 茺蔚子 (chōng wèi zi) — motherwort seed; 茺蔚 (chōng wèi) — motherwort; 益母茺蔚 (yì mǔ chōng wèi) — motherwort (Leonurus japonicus).

How to Write 茺

The character 茺 (chōng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

茺 is pronounced chōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means motherwort (often used in Chinese medicine).

Common Words with 茺

茺蔚子 chōng wèi zi

motherwort seed

茺蔚 chōng wèi

motherwort

益母茺蔚 yì mǔ chōng wèi

motherwort (Leonurus japonicus)

Example Sentences

茺蔚子可以明目。

chōng wèi zi kě yǐ míng mù

Motherwort seeds can improve eyesight.

茺蔚就是益母草。

chōng wèi jiù shì yì mǔ cǎo

Chongwei is another name for motherwort.

医生开了益母茺蔚。

yī shēng kāi le yì mǔ chōng wèi

The doctor prescribed motherwort.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

Practice Writing 茺 (chōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 茺

What does 茺 (chōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 茺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 茺 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 茺?

What common words use 茺?

How to Write 茺 (chōng)