COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怅 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 长 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怅 (chàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
regretful; upset; despairing; depressed
chàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
chàng
怅
regretful; upset; despairing; depressed
Common words
chàng
怅
regretful; upset; despairing; depressed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怅
Say “chàng” 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 怅
Common words and phrases
chàng
regretful; upset; despairing; depressed
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“怅”。
Zhège zì shì “chàng”.
This character is “怅”.
我正在学习“怅”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chàng” zì.
I am learning the character “怅”.
请写一遍“怅”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chàng”.
Please write “怅” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怅?
怅 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 怅 (chàng) mean?
怅 (chàng) means regretful; upset; despairing; depressed.
What is the radical of 怅?
The radical of 怅 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.