How to Write 挣
The character 挣 (zhēng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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
挣 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means earn; struggle.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zhēng, zhèng.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 挣 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 挣
Example Sentences
他在努力挣钱。
tā zài nǔ lì zhèng qián
He is working hard to earn money.
他在水中挣扎。
tā zài shuǐ zhōng zhēng zhá
He is struggling in the water.
小狗挣脱了绳子。
xiǎo gǒu zhèng tuō le shéng zi
The puppy broke free from the leash.
Practice Writing 挣 (zhēng)
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