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

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

The Chinese character 钲 (zhēng) means "zheng (an ancient bell-shaped percussion instrument)". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钲 stroke by stroke?

钲 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钲 and 钍?

钲 (zhēng) and 钍 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 钲?

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

Q: What common words use 钲?

Common words containing 钲 include: 钲鼓 (zhēng gǔ) — zheng and drum (ancient military instruments); 鸣钲 (míng zhēng) — To beat a gong; 钲声 (zhēng shēng) — sound of the zheng.

How to Write 钲

The character 钲 (zhēng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钲 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means zheng (an ancient bell-shaped percussion instrument).

Common Words with 钲

钲鼓 zhēng gǔ

zheng and drum (ancient military instruments)

鸣钲 míng zhēng

To beat a gong

钲声 zhēng shēng

sound of the zheng

Example Sentences

古代打仗会敲钲鼓。

gǔ dài dǎ zhàng huì qiāo zhēng gǔ

Ancient battles involved beating gongs and drums.

鸣钲表示停止进攻。

míng zhēng biǎo shì tíng zhǐ jìn gōng

Beating the gong signals a stop to the attack.

远处传来了钲声。

yuǎn chù chuán lái le zhēng shēng

The sound of a gong came from the distance.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钲 (zhēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钲

What does 钲 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钲 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钲?

What common words use 钲?

How to Write 钲 (zhēng)