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

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

The Chinese character 彰 (zhāng) means "clear; manifest; to display". with 14 strokes and the radical 彡.

Q: How do you write 彰 stroke by stroke?

彰 has 14 strokes. The radical is 彡. 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 彰 and 彭?

彰 (zhāng) and 彭 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 彰?

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

Q: What common words use 彰?

Common words containing 彰 include: 表彰 (biǎo zhāng) — To commend / To honor; 彰显 (zhāng xiǎn) — to manifest; to show clearly; 彰 (zhāng) — clear; manifest; to display.

How to Write 彰

The character 彰 (zhāng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彡 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

彰 is pronounced zhāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means clear; manifest; to display.

Common Words with 彰

表彰 biǎo zhāng

To commend / To honor

彰显 zhāng xiǎn

to manifest; to show clearly

彰 zhāng

clear; manifest; to display

Example Sentences

学校表彰了优秀学生。

xué xiào biǎo zhāng le yōu xiù xué shēng

The school commended the outstanding students.

这彰显了他的个性。

zhè zhāng xiǎn le tā de gè xìng

This highlights his personality.

他的名字里有彰字。

tā de míng zì lǐ yǒu zhāng zì

His name contains the character 'Zhang'.

Similar Characters

彭 péng

影 yǐng

Practice Writing 彰 (zhāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彰

What does 彰 (zhāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彰 and 彭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彰?

What common words use 彰?

How to Write 彰 (zhāng)