葬 (zàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 葬 (zàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 葬 (zàng) means "to bury / funeral". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葬 stroke by stroke?

葬 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葬 and 荷?

葬 (zàng) and 荷 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 葬?

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

Q: What common words use 葬?

Common words containing 葬 include: 葬礼 (zàng lǐ) — funeral; 埋葬 (mái zàng) — to bury; 火葬 (huǒ zàng) — Cremation.

How to Write 葬

The character 葬 (zàng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

葬 is pronounced zàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bury / funeral.

Common Words with 葬

葬礼 zàng lǐ

funeral

埋葬 mái zàng

to bury

火葬 huǒ zàng

Cremation

Example Sentences

葬礼在明天。

zàng lǐ zài míng tiān

The funeral is tomorrow.

埋葬在地下。

mái zàng zài dì xià

Buried underground.

他选择了火葬。

tā xuǎn zé le huǒ zàng

He chose cremation.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 葬 (zàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葬

What does 葬 (zàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葬 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葬?

What common words use 葬?

How to Write 葬 (zàng)