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

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

The Chinese character 獐 (zhāng) means "River deer". with 14 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 獐 stroke by stroke?

獐 has 14 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 獐 and 猢?

獐 (zhāng) and 猢 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 獐?

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

Q: What common words use 獐?

Common words containing 獐 include: 獐子 (zhāng zi) — River deer; 獐头鼠目 (zhāng tóu shǔ mù) — Repulsive appearance; shifty-looking; 獐鹿 (zhāng lù) — River deer.

How to Write 獐

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

獐 is pronounced zhāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means River deer.

Common Words with 獐

獐子 zhāng zi

River deer

獐头鼠目 zhāng tóu shǔ mù

Repulsive appearance; shifty-looking

獐鹿 zhāng lù

River deer

Example Sentences

獐子在草地上跑。

zhāng zi zài cǎo dì shàng pǎo

The river deer is running on the grass.

这个人长得獐头鼠目。

zhè ge rén zhǎng dé zhāng tóu shǔ mù

This person has a shifty and repulsive appearance.

森林里有獐鹿。

sēn lín lǐ yǒu zhāng lù

There are river deer in the forest.

Similar Characters

猢 hú

猥 wěi

猩 xīng

Practice Writing 獐 (zhāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 獐

What does 獐 (zhāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 獐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 獐 and 猢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 獐?

What common words use 獐?

How to Write 獐 (zhāng)