COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 丈 is built
丈 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 又. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 丈 (zhàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
measure of length, ten Chinese feet (3.3 m)
zhàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhàng
丈
measure of length, ten Chinese feet (3.3 m)
Common words
zhàng fu
丈夫
husband
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丈
Say “zhàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丈
Common words and phrases
zhàng fu
husband
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丈?
丈 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 丈 (zhàng) mean?
丈 (zhàng) means measure of length, ten Chinese feet (3.3 m).
What is the radical of 丈?
The radical of 丈 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.