筝 (zhēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 筝 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筝 (zhēng) means "zheng (Chinese zither)". with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筝 stroke by stroke?

筝 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筝 and 笄?

筝 (zhēng) and 笄 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 筝?

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

Q: What common words use 筝?

Common words containing 筝 include: 风筝 (fēng zhēng) — Kite; 古筝 (gǔ zhēng) — Guzheng (Chinese zither); 筝曲 (zhēng qū) — zither music.

How to Write 筝

The character 筝 (zhēng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

筝 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means zheng (Chinese zither).

Common Words with 筝

风筝 fēng zhēng

Kite

古筝 gǔ zhēng

Guzheng (Chinese zither)

筝曲 zhēng qū

zither music

Example Sentences

我们去放风筝。

wǒ men qù fàng fēng zhēng

Let's go fly a kite.

她在弹古筝。

tā zài dàn gǔ zhēng

She is playing the guzheng.

这首筝曲很好听。

zhè shǒu zhēng qū hěn hǎo tīng

This Zheng (zither) music is very pleasant to hear.

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

Practice Writing 筝 (zhēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筝

What does 筝 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筝 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筝?

What common words use 筝?

How to Write 筝 (zhēng)