How to Write 脏
The character 脏 (zāng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
脏 is pronounced zāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means dirty; internal organs.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zāng, zàng.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 脏 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 脏
Example Sentences
垃圾堆里散发出阵阵肮脏的臭气。
lā jī duī lǐ sàn fà chū zhèn zhèn āng zāng de chòu qì
A foul, dirty stench wafts from the garbage heap.
文明人说话不应该带着脏话。
wén míng rén shuō huà bù yīng gāi dài zhe zāng huà
Civilized people should not use foul language when speaking.
这种动物的内脏可以作为药材。
zhè zhǒng dòng wù de nèi zàng kě yǐ zuò wéi yào cái
The internal organs of this animal can be used as medicinal materials.
这里的面积虽小，但真是五脏俱全。
zhè lǐ de miàn jī suī xiǎo dàn zhēn shì wǔ zàng jù quán
Although the area is small, it has everything one needs.
Practice Writing 脏 (zāng)
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