How to Write 争
The character 争 (zhēng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亅 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
争 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fight, contend, or strive.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 争 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 争
争取
zhēng qǔ
to strive for or to fight for
竞争
jìng zhēng
Competition; to compete
争吵
zhēng chǎo
to quarrel or argue
Example Sentences
我们要争取机会。
wǒ men yào zhēng qǔ jī huì
We must strive for opportunities.
这里的竞争很激烈。
zhè lǐ de jìng zhēng hěn jī liè
The competition here is very intense.
他们在争吵。
tā men zài zhēng chǎo
They are arguing.
Similar Characters
事
shì
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