炝 (qiàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 炝 (qiàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炝 (qiàng) means "To quick-fry with spices". with 8 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炝 stroke by stroke?

炝 has 8 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炝 and 灯?

炝 (qiàng) and 灯 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 炝?

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

Q: What common words use 炝?

Common words containing 炝 include: 炝锅 (qiàng guō) — To flavor the oil with aromatics; 炝炒 (qiàng chǎo) — Quick stir-fry with chili or peppercorns; 炝白菜 (qiàng bái cài) — Quick stir-fried cabbage.

How to Write 炝

The character 炝 (qiàng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

炝 is pronounced qiàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To quick-fry with spices.

Common Words with 炝

炝锅 qiàng guō

To flavor the oil with aromatics

炝炒 qiàng chǎo

Quick stir-fry with chili or peppercorns

炝白菜 qiàng bái cài

Quick stir-fried cabbage

Example Sentences

先用葱花炝锅。

xiān yòng cōng huā qiàng guō

First, sauté the chopped green onions to flavor the oil.

炝炒土豆丝很好吃。

qiàng chǎo tǔ dòu sī hěn hǎo chī

Quick stir-fried potato shreds are delicious.

我喜欢吃炝白菜。

wǒ xǐ huān chī qiàng bái cài

I like eating sautéed cabbage.

Similar Characters

灯 dēng

灰 huī

灶 zào

Practice Writing 炝 (qiàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炝

What does 炝 (qiàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炝 and 灯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炝?

What common words use 炝?

How to Write 炝 (qiàng)