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

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

The Chinese character 障 (zhàng) means "barrier; to block". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 障 stroke by stroke?

障 has 13 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 障 and 郾?

障 (zhàng) and 郾 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 障?

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

Q: What common words use 障?

Common words containing 障 include: 障碍 (zhàng ài) — obstacle; barrier; 故障 (gù zhàng) — Malfunction; breakdown; 屏障 (píng zhàng) — Barrier; shield..

How to Write 障

The character 障 (zhàng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

障 is pronounced zhàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means barrier; to block.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 障 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 障

障碍 zhàng ài

obstacle; barrier

故障 gù zhàng

Malfunction; breakdown

屏障 píng zhàng

Barrier; shield.

Example Sentences

路上有很多障碍物。

lù shàng yǒu hěn duō zhàng ài wù

There are many obstacles on the road.

我的电脑出了点故障。

wǒ de diàn nǎo chū le diǎn gù zhàng

Something is wrong with my computer.

大山是天然的屏障。

dà shān shì tiān rán de píng zhàng

The mountain is a natural barrier.

Similar Characters

郾 yǎn

鄂 è

鄄 juàn

Practice Writing 障 (zhàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 障

What does 障 (zhàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 障 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 障 and 郾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 障?

What common words use 障?

How to Write 障 (zhàng)