糖 (táng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 糖 (táng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 糖 (táng) means "Sugar". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 16 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 糖 stroke by stroke?

糖 has 16 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 糖 and 粹?

糖 (táng) and 粹 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 糖?

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

Q: What common words use 糖?

Common words containing 糖 include: 糖果 (táng guǒ) — Candy; 白糖 (bái táng) — white sugar; 口香糖 (kǒu xiāng táng) — chewing gum.

How to Write 糖

The character 糖 (táng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

糖 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sugar.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 糖 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 糖

糖果 táng guǒ

Candy

白糖 bái táng

white sugar

口香糖 kǒu xiāng táng

chewing gum

Example Sentences

孩子喜欢糖果。

hái zi xǐ huān táng guǒ

Children like candy.

咖啡里加点白糖。

kā fēi lǐ jiā diǎn bái táng

Add some white sugar to the coffee.

别乱扔口香糖。

bié luàn rēng kǒu xiāng táng

Don't litter chewing gum.

Similar Characters

粹 cuì

粼 lín

粽 zòng

Practice Writing 糖 (táng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 糖

What does 糖 (táng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 糖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 糖 and 粹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 糖?

What common words use 糖?

How to Write 糖 (táng)