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

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

The Chinese character 樟 (zhāng) means "camphor tree". with 15 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 樟 stroke by stroke?

樟 has 15 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 樟 and 椴?

樟 (zhāng) and 椴 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 樟?

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

Q: What common words use 樟?

Common words containing 樟 include: 樟树 (zhāng shù) — camphor tree; 樟脑 (zhāng nǎo) — camphor; 樟木 (zhāng mù) — camphor wood.

How to Write 樟

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

樟 is pronounced zhāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means camphor tree.

Common Words with 樟

樟树 zhāng shù

camphor tree

樟脑 zhāng nǎo

camphor

樟木 zhāng mù

camphor wood

Example Sentences

路边有很多樟树。

lù biān yǒu hěn duō zhāng shù

There are many camphor trees by the roadside.

柜子里放了樟脑。

guì zi lǐ fàng le zhāng nǎo

There is camphor in the cabinet.

这个箱子是樟木做的。

zhè ge xiāng zi shì zhāng mù zuò de

This box is made of camphor wood.

Similar Characters

椴 duàn

椹 shèn

椽 chuán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樟

What does 樟 (zhāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 樟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 樟 and 椴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 樟?

What common words use 樟?

How to Write 樟 (zhāng)