COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 冲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 冫 (water) suggests the meaning, while 中 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 冲 (chōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of water) to dash against
chōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chōng
冲
(of water) to dash against
Common words
chōng dòng
冲动
to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge
chōng jī
冲击
to attack; to batter; (of waves) to pound against; shock
chōng tū
冲突
conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests)
chōng cì
冲刺
(sports) to sprint; to spurt; to dash; to put in a big effort to achieve a goal as the deadline approaches
chōng làng
冲浪
to surf; surfing
chōng xǐ
冲洗
to rinse; to wash; to develop (photographic film)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 冲
Say “chōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 冲
Common words and phrases
chōng dòng
to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge
chōng jī
to attack; to batter; (of waves) to pound against; shock
chōng tū
conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests)
chōng cì
(sports) to sprint; to spurt; to dash; to put in a big effort to achieve a goal as the deadline approaches
chōng làng
to surf; surfing
chōng xǐ
to rinse; to wash; to develop (photographic film)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“冲”。
Zhège zì shì “chōng”.
This character is “冲”.
我正在学习“冲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chōng” zì.
I am learning the character “冲”.
请写一遍“冲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chōng”.
Please write “冲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 冲?
冲 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 冲 (chōng) mean?
冲 (chōng) means (of water) to dash against.
What is the radical of 冲?
The radical of 冲 is 冫, associated with Not yet classified.