簧 (huáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 簧 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 簧 (huáng) means "reed (of a musical instrument) / spring". with 17 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 簧 stroke by stroke?

簧 has 17 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 簧 and 箴?

簧 (huáng) and 箴 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 簧?

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

Q: What common words use 簧?

Common words containing 簧 include: 弹簧 (tán huáng) — Spring (mechanical); 簧片 (huáng piàn) — reed; 锁簧 (suǒ huáng) — Spring of a lock.

How to Write 簧

The character 簧 (huáng) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

簧 is pronounced huáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means reed (of a musical instrument) / spring.

Common Words with 簧

弹簧 tán huáng

Spring (mechanical)

簧片 huáng piàn

reed

锁簧 suǒ huáng

Spring of a lock

Example Sentences

这个沙发里的弹簧坏了。

zhè ge shā fā lǐ de tán huáng huài le

The springs in this sofa are broken.

乐器的簧片需要更换。

yuè qì de huáng piàn xū yào gēng huàn

The reed of the musical instrument needs to be replaced.

门上的锁簧生锈了。

mén shàng de suǒ huáng shēng xiù le

The spring in the door lock is rusty.

Similar Characters

箴 zhēn

篁 huáng

篆 zhuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 簧

What does 簧 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 簧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 簧 and 箴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 簧?

What common words use 簧?

How to Write 簧 (huáng)