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

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

The Chinese character 戗 (qiāng) means "To go against; to clash". with 8 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戗 stroke by stroke?

戗 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 戗 and 威?

戗 (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 戗?

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 戗?

Common words containing 戗 include: 戗风 (qiāng fēng) — Against the wind; headwind; 戗面 (qiàng miàn) — Firm steamed bread (made with extra flour); 戗茬 (qiāng chá) — Against the grain.

How to Write 戗

The character 戗 (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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

戗 is pronounced qiāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To go against; to clash.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: qiāng, qiàng.

Common Words with 戗

戗风 qiāng fēng

Against the wind; headwind

戗面 qiàng miàn

Firm steamed bread (made with extra flour)

戗茬 qiāng chá

Against the grain

Example Sentences

船在戗风行驶。

chuán zài qiāng fēng xíng shǐ

The boat is sailing against the wind.

这是戗面馒头。

zhè shì qiàng miàn mán tou

This is a firm, layered steamed bun.

说话别戗茬。

shuō huà bié qiāng chá

Don't speak crossly or interrupt.

Similar Characters

威 wēi

戌 xū

戍 shù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戗

What does 戗 (qiāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戗 and 威?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戗?

What common words use 戗?

How to Write 戗 (qiāng)