戕 (qiāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 戕 (qiāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戕 (qiāng) means "To kill; to injure". with 8 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戕 stroke by stroke?

戕 has 8 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 戕 and 威?

戕 (qiāng) and 威 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 戕?

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

Q: What common words use 戕?

Common words containing 戕 include: 戕害 (qiāng hài) — To harm; to injure; 自戕 (zì qiāng) — to commit suicide; to harm oneself; 戕贼 (qiāng zéi) — To harm; to ruin.

How to Write 戕

The character 戕 (qiāng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戕 is pronounced qiāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To kill; to injure.

Common Words with 戕

戕害 qiāng hài

To harm; to injure

自戕 zì qiāng

to commit suicide; to harm oneself

戕贼 qiāng zéi

To harm; to ruin

Example Sentences

这种药会戕害身体。

zhè zhǒng yào huì qiāng hài shēn tǐ

This medicine will harm the body.

他绝不会自戕。

tā jué bú huì zì qiāng

He would never commit suicide.

这种行为是戕贼人才。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi shì qiāng zéi rén cái

This behavior is ruining talented people.

Similar Characters

威 wēi

戌 xū

戍 shù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戕

What does 戕 (qiāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戕 and 威?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戕?

What common words use 戕?

How to Write 戕 (qiāng)