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

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

The Chinese character 铮 (zhēng) means "Clang; upright". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铮 stroke by stroke?

铮 has 11 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 铮 and 钙?

铮 (zhēng) and 钙 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 铮?

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 铮?

Common words containing 铮 include: 铮亮 (zhēng liàng) — Shiny; glistening; 铮铮 (zhēng zhēng) — Clanging; upright and unyielding; 铁骨铮铮 (tiě gǔ zhēng zhēng) — unyielding character.

How to Write 铮

The character 铮 (zhēng) is written with 11 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

铮 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Clang; upright.

Common Words with 铮

铮亮 zhēng liàng

Shiny; glistening

铮铮 zhēng zhēng

Clanging; upright and unyielding

铁骨铮铮 tiě gǔ zhēng zhēng

unyielding character

Example Sentences

皮鞋擦得铮亮。

pí xié cā dé zhēng liàng

The leather shoes are polished to a shine.

琴声铮铮作响。

qín shēng zhēng zhēng zuò xiǎng

The sound of the instrument is resonant and clanging.

他是一个铁骨铮铮的人。

tā shì yí gè tiě gǔ zhēng zhēng de rén

He is a person of unyielding character.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铮 (zhēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铮

What does 铮 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铮 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铮?

What common words use 铮?

How to Write 铮 (zhēng)