COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 偿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 尝 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 偿 (cháng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to repay
chángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cháng
偿
to repay
Common words
bǔ cháng
补偿
to compensate; to make up
péi cháng
赔偿
to compensate
cháng huán
偿还
to repay; to reimburse
wú cháng
无偿
free; no charge; at no cost
dé bù cháng shī
得不偿失
the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)
rú yuàn yǐ cháng
如愿以偿
to have one's wish fulfilled
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
偿
偿
偿
偿
偿
偿
偿
偿
LEARNING TIP
Remember 偿
Say “cháng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
bǔ cháng
to compensate; to make up
péi cháng
to compensate
cháng huán
to repay; to reimburse
wú cháng
free; no charge; at no cost
dé bù cháng shī
the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)
rú yuàn yǐ cháng
to have one's wish fulfilled
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 偿?
偿 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 偿 (cháng) mean?
偿 (cháng) means to repay.
What is the radical of 偿?
The radical of 偿 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.