COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 枪 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 仓 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 枪 (qiāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
gun
qiāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiāng
枪
gun
Common words
qiāng bì
枪毙
to execute by firing squad; to shoot dead; fig. to discard; to get rid of
shǒu qiāng
手枪
pistol
qiāng
枪
gun; firearm; rifle; spear
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
枪
枪
枪
枪
枪
枪
枪
枪
LEARNING TIP
Remember 枪
Say “qiāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 枪
Common words and phrases
qiāng bì
to execute by firing squad; to shoot dead; fig. to discard; to get rid of
shǒu qiāng
pistol
qiāng
gun; firearm; rifle; spear
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 枪?
枪 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 枪 (qiāng) mean?
枪 (qiāng) means gun.
What is the radical of 枪?
The radical of 枪 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.