壮 (zhuàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 壮 (zhuàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 壮 (zhuàng) means "Strong; robust; magnificent.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 士.

Q: How do you write 壮 stroke by stroke?

壮 has 6 strokes. The radical is 士. 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 壮 and 壬?

壮 (zhuàng) and 壬 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 壮?

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

Q: What common words use 壮?

Common words containing 壮 include: 强壮 (qiáng zhuàng) — Strong, sturdy; 壮观 (zhuàng guān) — Spectacular; magnificent.; 壮大 (zhuàng dà) — To grow in strength; to expand..

How to Write 壮

The character 壮 (zhuàng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 士 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

壮 is pronounced zhuàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Strong; robust; magnificent..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 壮 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 壮

强壮 qiáng zhuàng

Strong, sturdy

壮观 zhuàng guān

Spectacular; magnificent.

壮大 zhuàng dà

To grow in strength; to expand.

Example Sentences

他的身体很强壮。

tā de shēn tǐ hěn qiáng zhuàng

His body is very strong.

长城非常壮观。

cháng chéng fēi cháng zhuàng guān

The Great Wall is very magnificent.

公司正在壮大。

gōng sī zhèng zài zhuàng dà

The company is growing stronger.

Similar Characters

壬 rén

声 shēng

壳 ké

Practice Writing 壮 (zhuàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 壮

What does 壮 (zhuàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 壮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 壮 and 壬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 壮?

What common words use 壮?

How to Write 壮 (zhuàng)