COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 张 is built
Traditional etymology note: 弓 (bow) suggests the meaning, while 长 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 张 (zhāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to open up
zhāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhāng
张
to open up
Common words
jǐn zhāng
紧张
nervous; keyed up; intense; tense
kuā zhāng
夸张
to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous
zhǔ zhāng
主张
to advocate; to stand for; view; position
huāng zhāng
慌张
flustered; agitated
kāi zhāng
开张
to open a business; first transaction of a business day
kuò zhāng
扩张
expansion; dilation; to expand (e.g. one's power or influence); to broaden
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 张
Say “zhāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 张
Common words and phrases
jǐn zhāng
nervous; keyed up; intense; tense
kuā zhāng
to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous
zhǔ zhāng
to advocate; to stand for; view; position
huāng zhāng
flustered; agitated
kāi zhāng
to open a business; first transaction of a business day
kuò zhāng
expansion; dilation; to expand (e.g. one's power or influence); to broaden
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“张”。
Zhège zì shì “zhāng”.
This character is “张”.
我正在学习“张”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhāng” zì.
I am learning the character “张”.
请写一遍“张”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhāng”.
Please write “张” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 张?
张 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 张 (zhāng) mean?
张 (zhāng) means to open up.
What is the radical of 张?
The radical of 张 is 弓, associated with Not yet classified.