匠 (jiàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匠 (jiàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匠 (jiàng) means "Craftsman / Artisan". with 6 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匠 stroke by stroke?

匠 has 6 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匠 and 匛?

匠 (jiàng) and 匛 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 匠?

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

Q: What common words use 匠?

Common words containing 匠 include: 木匠 (mù jiàng) — carpenter; 工匠 (gōng jiàng) — Artisan; craftsman; 匠心 (jiàng xīn) — Ingenuity / Originality.

How to Write 匠

The character 匠 (jiàng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 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

匠 is pronounced jiàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Craftsman / Artisan.

Common Words with 匠

木匠 mù jiàng

carpenter

工匠 gōng jiàng

Artisan; craftsman

匠心 jiàng xīn

Ingenuity / Originality

Example Sentences

他是一个木匠。

tā shì yí gè mù jiàng

He is a carpenter.

工匠在修房子。

gōng jiàng zài xiū fáng zi

The craftsman is repairing the house.

这个设计很有匠心。

zhè ge shè jì hěn yǒu jiàng xīn

This design is very ingenious.

Similar Characters

匛 jiù

匝 zā

匡 kuāng

Practice Writing 匠 (jiàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匠

What does 匠 (jiàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匠 and 匛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匠?

What common words use 匠?

How to Write 匠 (jiàng)