铳 (chòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铳 (chòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铳 (chòng) means "Punch (tool); blunderbuss". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铳 stroke by stroke?

铳 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铳 and 钙?

铳 (chòng) and 钙 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 铳?

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

Q: What common words use 铳?

Common words containing 铳 include: 火铳 (huǒ chòng) — Firelock / Musket; 铳子 (chòng zi) — Punch (tool); 铳床 (chòng chuáng) — Punching machine.

How to Write 铳

The character 铳 (chòng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

铳 is pronounced chòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Punch (tool); blunderbuss.

Common Words with 铳

火铳 huǒ chòng

Firelock / Musket

铳子 chòng zi

Punch (tool)

铳床 chòng chuáng

Punching machine

Example Sentences

这是古代的火铳。

zhè shì gǔ dài de huǒ chòng

This is an ancient hand cannon.

他用铳子打孔。

tā yòng chòng zi dǎ kǒng

He used a punch to make a hole.

工厂里有铳床。

gōng chǎng lǐ yǒu chòng chuáng

There is a punching machine in the factory.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铳 (chòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铳

What does 铳 (chòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铳 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铳?

What common words use 铳?

How to Write 铳 (chòng)