昉 (fǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昉 (fǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昉 (fǎng) means "dawn; beginning". with 8 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昉 stroke by stroke?

昉 has 8 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昉 and 旨?

昉 (fǎng) and 旨 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 昉?

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

Q: What common words use 昉?

Common words containing 昉 include: 昉亮 (fǎng liàng) — daybreak; beginning to get light; 昉旦 (fǎng dàn) — dawn; daybreak; 昉明 (fǎng míng) — dawn; daybreak.

How to Write 昉

The character 昉 (fǎng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

昉 is pronounced fǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means dawn; beginning.

Common Words with 昉

昉亮 fǎng liàng

daybreak; beginning to get light

昉旦 fǎng dàn

dawn; daybreak

昉明 fǎng míng

dawn; daybreak

Example Sentences

天色已经昉亮了。

tiān sè yǐ jīng fǎng liàng le

The sky has already begun to brighten.

这是一个新的昉旦。

zhè shì yí gè xīn de fǎng dàn

This is a new dawn.

东方开始昉明。

dōng fāng kāi shǐ fǎng míng

The east is beginning to brighten.

Similar Characters

旨 zhǐ

早 zǎo

旭 xù

Practice Writing 昉 (fǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昉

What does 昉 (fǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昉 and 旨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昉?

What common words use 昉?

How to Write 昉 (fǎng)