仉 (zhǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 仉 (zhǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仉 (zhǎng) means "Zhang (a surname)". with 4 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 仉 stroke by stroke?

仉 has 4 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 仉 and 亿?

仉 (zhǎng) and 亿 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 仉?

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

Q: What common words use 仉?

Common words containing 仉 include: 仉先生 (zhǎng xiān shēng) — Mr. Zhang; 姓仉 (xìng zhǎng) — surnamed Zhang; 仉氏 (zhǎng shì) — The Zhang family or Lady Zhang.

How to Write 仉

The character 仉 (zhǎng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

仉 is pronounced zhǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zhang (a surname).

Common Words with 仉

仉先生 zhǎng xiān shēng

Mr. Zhang

姓仉 xìng zhǎng

surnamed Zhang

仉氏 zhǎng shì

The Zhang family or Lady Zhang

Example Sentences

仉先生今天不在家。

zhǎng xiān shēng jīn tiān bù zài jiā

Mr. Zhang is not at home today.

我的老师姓仉。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng zhǎng

My teacher's surname is Zhang.

孟子的母亲姓仉。

mèng zi de mǔ qīn xìng zhǎng

Mencius's mother's surname was Zhang.

Similar Characters

亿 yì

什 shén

仁 rén

Practice Writing 仉 (zhǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仉

What does 仉 (zhǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仉 and 亿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仉?

What common words use 仉?

How to Write 仉 (zhǎng)