张 (zhāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 张 (zhāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 张 (zhāng) means "Zhang (a common surname); to open.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 张 stroke by stroke?

张 has 7 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 张 and 弗?

张 (zhāng) and 弗 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 张?

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

Q: What common words use 张?

Common words containing 张 include: 一张纸 (yī zhāng zhǐ) — a piece of paper; a sheet of paper; 张老师 (zhāng lǎo shī) — Teacher Zhang.; 紧张 (jǐn zhāng) — nervous, tense.

How to Write 张

The character 张 (zhāng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 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

张 is pronounced zhāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zhang (a common surname); to open..

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

Common Words with 张

一张纸 yī zhāng zhǐ

a piece of paper; a sheet of paper

张老师 zhāng lǎo shī

Teacher Zhang.

紧张 jǐn zhāng

nervous, tense

Example Sentences

请给我一张纸。

qǐng gěi wǒ yī zhāng zhǐ

Please give me a piece of paper.

张老师在教室里。

zhāng lǎo shī zài jiào shì lǐ

Teacher Zhang is in the classroom.

考试让我很紧张。

kǎo shì ràng wǒ hěn jǐn zhāng

The exam makes me very nervous.

Similar Characters

弗 fú

弘 hóng

弛 chí

Practice Writing 张 (zhāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 张

What does 张 (zhāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 张 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 张 and 弗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 张?

What common words use 张?

How to Write 张 (zhāng)