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

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

The Chinese character 锵 (qiāng) means "clang; clink (sound of metal)". with 14 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锵 stroke by stroke?

锵 has 14 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锵 and 铓?

锵 (qiāng) and 铓 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 锵?

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

Q: What common words use 锵?

Common words containing 锵 include: 锵锵 (qiāng qiāng) — clanging sound; 铿锵 (kēng qiāng) — Sonorous / Clanging; 锵鸣 (qiāng míng) — to make a clanging sound.

How to Write 锵

The character 锵 (qiāng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

锵 is pronounced qiāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means clang; clink (sound of metal).

Common Words with 锵

锵锵 qiāng qiāng

clanging sound

铿锵 kēng qiāng

Sonorous / Clanging

锵鸣 qiāng míng

to make a clanging sound

Example Sentences

凤凰鸣声锵锵。

fèng huáng míng shēng qiāng qiāng

The phoenix sings with a rhythmic, clanging sound.

他的话很铿锵。

tā de huà hěn kēng qiāng

His words were powerful and resonant.

钟声锵鸣。

zhōng shēng qiāng míng

The bell is clanging.

Similar Characters

铓 máng

铸 zhù

铹 láo

Practice Writing 锵 (qiāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锵

What does 锵 (qiāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锵 and 铓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锵?

What common words use 锵?

How to Write 锵 (qiāng)