胀 (zhàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 胀 (zhàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胀 (zhàng) means "Bloated / Distended". with 8 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 胀 stroke by stroke?

胀 has 8 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 胀 and 㐆?

胀 (zhàng) and 㐆 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 胀?

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

Q: What common words use 胀?

Common words containing 胀 include: 肚子胀 (dǔ zi zhàng) — Bloated stomach.; 膨胀 (péng zhàng) — to expand; to swell; inflation; 胀痛 (zhàng tòng) — Distending pain.

How to Write 胀

The character 胀 (zhàng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ 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

胀 is pronounced zhàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bloated / Distended.

Common Words with 胀

肚子胀 dǔ zi zhàng

Bloated stomach.

膨胀 péng zhàng

to expand; to swell; inflation

胀痛 zhàng tòng

Distending pain

Example Sentences

我吃得太多，肚子胀。

wǒ chī dé tài duō dǔ zi zhàng

I ate too much and feel bloated.

气球受热会膨胀。

qì qiú shòu rè huì péng zhàng

Balloons expand when heated.

他的胃有点胀痛。

tā de wèi yǒu diǎn zhàng tòng

His stomach feels a bit bloated and painful.

Similar Characters

㐆 yǐn

肝 gān

肠 cháng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胀

What does 胀 (zhàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胀 and 㐆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胀?

What common words use 胀?

How to Write 胀 (zhàng)