广 (guǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 广 (guǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 广 (guǎng) means "wide; broad; vast". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 广 stroke by stroke?

广 has 3 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 广 and 平?

广 (guǎng) and 平 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 广?

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

Q: What common words use 广?

Common words containing 广 include: 广场 (guǎng chǎng) — public square; plaza; 广告 (guǎng gào) — advertisement; ad; 广大 (guǎng dà) — vast; wide; extensive.

How to Write 广

The character 广 (guǎng) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 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

广 is pronounced guǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means wide; broad; vast.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 广 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 广

广场 guǎng chǎng

public square; plaza

广告 guǎng gào

advertisement; ad

广大 guǎng dà

vast; wide; extensive

Example Sentences

我们去广场散步。

wǒ men qù guǎng chǎng sàn bù

Let's go for a walk in the square.

这个广告很有趣。

zhè ge guǎng gào hěn yǒu qù

This advertisement is very interesting.

广大人民都支持。

guǎng dà rén mín dōu zhī chí

The broad masses of people all support it.

Similar Characters

平 píng

庀 pǐ

Practice Writing 广 (guǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 广

What does 广 (guǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 广 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 广 and 平?

What mistakes do learners make writing 广?

What common words use 广?

How to Write 广 (guǎng)