坊 (fang) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坊 (fang) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坊 (fang) means "Workshop / Lane / Neighborhood". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坊 stroke by stroke?

坊 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坊 and 圣?

坊 (fang) and 圣 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 坊?

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

Q: What common words use 坊?

Common words containing 坊 include: 街坊 (jiē fāng) — Neighbors; 作坊 (zuō fang) — workshop; 牌坊 (pái fāng) — Memorial archway.

How to Write 坊

The character 坊 (fang) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坊 is pronounced fang in Mandarin Chinese. It means Workshop / Lane / Neighborhood.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: fang, fāng.

Common Words with 坊

街坊 jiē fāng

Neighbors

作坊 zuō fang

workshop

牌坊 pái fāng

Memorial archway

Example Sentences

街坊们都很友好。

jiē fāng men dōu hěn yǒu hǎo

The neighbors are all very friendly.

这是一个小作坊。

zhè shì yí gè xiǎo zuō fang

This is a small workshop.

门口有一个老牌坊。

mén kǒu yǒu yí gè lǎo pái fāng

There is an old memorial archway at the entrance.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坊

What does 坊 (fang) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坊 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坊?

What common words use 坊?

How to Write 坊 (fang)