窗 (chuāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窗 (chuāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窗 (chuāng) means "A window.". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窗 stroke by stroke?

窗 has 12 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窗 and 窄?

窗 (chuāng) and 窄 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 窗?

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

Q: What common words use 窗?

Common words containing 窗 include: 窗户 (chuāng hù) — Window; 窗口 (chuāng kǒu) — A window or a service counter.; 窗帘 (chuāng lián) — Curtain.

How to Write 窗

The character 窗 (chuāng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窗 is pronounced chuāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means A window..

As an HSK Level 4 character, 窗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 窗

窗户 chuāng hù

Window

窗口 chuāng kǒu

A window or a service counter.

窗帘 chuāng lián

Curtain

Example Sentences

请打开窗户。

qǐng dǎ kāi chuāng hù

Please open the window.

在窗口买票。

zài chuāng kǒu mǎi piào

Buy tickets at the window.

拉上窗帘吧。

lā shàng chuāng lián ba

Draw the curtains.

Similar Characters

窄 zhǎi

窅 yǎo

窈 yǎo

Practice Writing 窗 (chuāng)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 窗 with real-time feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窗

What does 窗 (chuāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窗 and 窄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窗?

What common words use 窗?

How to Write 窗 (chuāng)