COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尝 is built
Traditional etymology note: 云 (speak) suggests the meaning, while 尚 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 尝 (cháng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to taste; to try (food)
chángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cháng
尝
to taste; to try (food)
Common words
cháng shì
尝试
to try; to attempt
pǐn cháng
品尝
to taste a small amount; to sample
cháng
尝
to taste; to try (food); to experience; (literary) ever; once
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
尝
尝
尝
尝
尝
尝
尝
尝
LEARNING TIP
Remember 尝
Say “cháng” 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 尝
Common words and phrases
cháng shì
to try; to attempt
pǐn cháng
to taste a small amount; to sample
cháng
to taste; to try (food); to experience; (literary) ever; once
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“尝”。
Zhège zì shì “cháng”.
This character is “尝”.
我正在学习“尝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cháng” zì.
I am learning the character “尝”.
请写一遍“尝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cháng”.
Please write “尝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尝?
尝 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 尝 (cháng) mean?
尝 (cháng) means to taste; to try (food).
What is the radical of 尝?
The radical of 尝 is ⺌, associated with Not yet classified.