COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挣 is built
Traditional etymology note: To fight 争 by hand 扌; 争 also provides the pronunciation
More “zheng” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 挣 (zhèng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to struggle to get free
zhèngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèng / zhēng
挣
to struggle to get free
Common words
zhēng zhá
挣扎
to struggle
zhèng
挣
to struggle to get free; to strive to acquire; to make (money)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挣
挣
挣
挣
挣
挣
挣
挣
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挣
Say “zhèng” 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 挣
Common words and phrases
zhēng zhá
to struggle
zhèng
to struggle to get free; to strive to acquire; to make (money)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“挣”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèng”.
This character is “挣”.
我正在学习“挣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèng” zì.
I am learning the character “挣”.
请写一遍“挣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèng”.
Please write “挣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挣?
挣 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挣 (zhèng) mean?
挣 (zhèng) means to struggle to get free.
What is the radical of 挣?
The radical of 挣 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.