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How to Write 增 (zēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

(bound form) to increase; to augment; to add to

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zēng

(bound form) to increase; to augment; to add to

Common words

zēng jiā

增加

to raise; to increase

zēng zhǎng

增长

to grow; to increase

zēng jìn

增进

to promote; to enhance; to further; to advance (a cause etc)

zēng qiáng

增强

to increase; to strengthen

bèi zēng

倍增

to double; to redouble; to increase many times over; to multiply by a factor

dì zēng

递增

to increase by degrees; in increasing order; incremental; progressive

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP

Remember 增

Say “zēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 增

Common words and phrases

增加

zēng jiā

to raise; to increase

增长

zēng zhǎng

to grow; to increase

增进

zēng jìn

to promote; to enhance; to further; to advance (a cause etc)

增强

zēng qiáng

to increase; to strengthen

倍增

bèi zēng

to double; to redouble; to increase many times over; to multiply by a factor

递增

dì zēng

to increase by degrees; in increasing order; incremental; progressive

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“增”。

Zhège zì shì “zēng”.

This character is “增”.

我正在学习“增”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zēng” zì.

I am learning the character “增”.

请写一遍“增”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zēng”.

Please write “增” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 增?

增 is written with 15 strokes.

What does 增 (zēng) mean?

增 (zēng) means (bound form) to increase; to augment; to add to.

What is the radical of 增?

The radical of 增 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.