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

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

The Chinese character 章 (zhāng) means "Chapter; seal; badge". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 立.

Q: How do you write 章 stroke by stroke?

章 has 11 strokes. The radical is 立. 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 章 and 亲?

章 (zhāng) and 亲 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 章?

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

Q: What common words use 章?

Common words containing 章 include: 文章 (wén zhāng) — Article; Essay; 第一章 (dì yī zhāng) — Chapter 1; 盖章 (gài zhāng) — to stamp / to seal.

How to Write 章

The character 章 (zhāng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 立 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

章 is pronounced zhāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chapter; seal; badge.

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

Common Words with 章

文章 wén zhāng

Article; Essay

第一章 dì yī zhāng

Chapter 1

盖章 gài zhāng

to stamp / to seal

Example Sentences

这篇文章很长。

zhè piān wén zhāng hěn zhǎng

This article is very long.

请看第一章。

qǐng kàn dì yī zhāng

Please look at Chapter One.

请在这里盖章。

qǐng zài zhè lǐ gài zhāng

Please stamp here.

Similar Characters

亲 qīn

竖 shù

竘 qǔ

Practice Writing 章 (zhāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 章

What does 章 (zhāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 章 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 章 and 亲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 章?

What common words use 章?

How to Write 章 (zhāng)