缯 (zēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缯 (zēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缯 (zēng) means "Silk fabrics (general term)". with 15 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缯 stroke by stroke?

缯 has 15 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缯 and 缙?

缯 (zēng) and 缙 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 缯?

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

Q: What common words use 缯?

Common words containing 缯 include: 缯帛 (zēng bó) — Silk fabrics; 缯彩 (zēng cǎi) — Colored silk; 缯画 (zēng huà) — Silk painting.

How to Write 缯

The character 缯 (zēng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

缯 is pronounced zēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Silk fabrics (general term).

Common Words with 缯

缯帛 zēng bó

Silk fabrics

缯彩 zēng cǎi

Colored silk

缯画 zēng huà

Silk painting

Example Sentences

这种缯帛很轻。

zhè zhǒng zēng bó hěn qīng

This silk fabric is very light.

墙上挂着缯彩。

qiáng shàng guà zhe zēng cǎi

Colorful silk decorations are hanging on the wall.

这是一幅古老的缯画。

zhè shì yī fú gǔ lǎo de zēng huà

This is an ancient silk painting.

Similar Characters

缙 jìn

缚 fù

缛 rù

Practice Writing 缯 (zēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缯

What does 缯 (zēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缯 and 缙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缯?

What common words use 缯?

How to Write 缯 (zēng)