COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 撑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 掌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 撑 (chēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to support
chēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chēng
撑
to support
Common words
zhī chēng
支撑
to prop up; to support; strut; brace
chēng
撑
to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
撑
撑
撑
撑
撑
撑
撑
撑
LEARNING TIP
Remember 撑
Say “chēng” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 撑
Common words and phrases
zhī chēng
to prop up; to support; strut; brace
chēng
to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 撑?
撑 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 撑 (chēng) mean?
撑 (chēng) means to support.
What is the radical of 撑?
The radical of 撑 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.