COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 城 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 成 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 城 (chéng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
city walls
chéngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chéng
城
city walls
Common words
chéng shì
城市
city; town
chéng qū
城区
city district; urban area
chéng zhèn
城镇
town; cities and towns
chéng qiáng
城墙
city wall
zhòng zhì chéng chéng
众志成城
unity of will is an impregnable stronghold (idiom)
chéng
城
city walls; city; town
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
城
城
城
城
城
城
城
城
LEARNING TIP
Remember 城
Say “chéng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 城
Common words and phrases
chéng shì
city; town
chéng qū
city district; urban area
chéng zhèn
town; cities and towns
chéng qiáng
city wall
zhòng zhì chéng chéng
unity of will is an impregnable stronghold (idiom)
chéng
city walls; city; town
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 城?
城 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 城 (chéng) mean?
城 (chéng) means city walls.
What is the radical of 城?
The radical of 城 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.