桨 (jiǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 桨 (jiǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桨 (jiǎng) means "Oar / Paddle". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桨 stroke by stroke?

桨 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桨 and 杪?

桨 (jiǎng) and 杪 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 桨?

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

Q: What common words use 桨?

Common words containing 桨 include: 船桨 (chuán jiǎng) — Oar; 划桨 (huá jiǎng) — to row an oar; 木桨 (mù jiǎng) — wooden oar.

How to Write 桨

The character 桨 (jiǎng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

桨 is pronounced jiǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Oar / Paddle.

Common Words with 桨

船桨 chuán jiǎng

Oar

划桨 huá jiǎng

to row an oar

木桨 mù jiǎng

wooden oar

Example Sentences

船桨掉进水里了。

chuán jiǎng diào jìn shuǐ lǐ le

The oar fell into the water.

他在用力划桨。

tā zài yòng lì huá jiǎng

He is rowing hard.

这是一对木桨。

zhè shì yī duì mù jiǎng

This is a pair of wooden oars.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桨 (jiǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桨

What does 桨 (jiǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桨 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桨?

What common words use 桨?

How to Write 桨 (jiǎng)