装 (zhuāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 装 (zhuāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 装 (zhuāng) means "To pack; to install; outfit; to pretend". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 衣.

Q: How do you write 装 stroke by stroke?

装 has 12 strokes. The radical is 衣. 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 装 and 衮?

装 (zhuāng) and 衮 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 装?

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

Q: What common words use 装?

Common words containing 装 include: 服装 (fú zhuāng) — clothing; 包装 (bāo zhuāng) — packaging; to pack; 安装 (ān zhuāng) — To install.

How to Write 装

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

装 is pronounced zhuāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pack; to install; outfit; to pretend.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 装 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 装

服装 fú zhuāng

clothing

包装 bāo zhuāng

packaging; to pack

安装 ān zhuāng

To install

Example Sentences

这家服装店很贵。

zhè jiā fú zhuāng diàn hěn guì

This clothing store is very expensive.

礼物的包装很精美。

lǐ wù de bāo zhuāng hěn jīng měi

The gift packaging is very exquisite.

师傅在安装空调。

shī fù zài ān zhuāng kōng tiáo

The technician is installing the air conditioner.

Similar Characters

衮 gǔn

衰 shuāi

衷 zhōng

Practice Writing 装 (zhuāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 装

What does 装 (zhuāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 装 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 装 and 衮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 装?

What common words use 装?

How to Write 装 (zhuāng)