COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 筝 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺮ (bamboo) suggests the meaning, while 争 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 筝 (zhēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
zheng or guzheng, a long zither with moveable bridges, played by plucking the strings
zhēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēng / zheng
筝
zheng or guzheng, a long zither with moveable bridges, played by plucking the strings
Common words
fēng zheng
风筝
kite
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
筝
筝
筝
筝
筝
筝
筝
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 筝
Say “zhēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 筝
Common words and phrases
fēng zheng
kite
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“筝”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēng”.
This character is “筝”.
我正在学习“筝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēng” zì.
I am learning the character “筝”.
请写一遍“筝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēng”.
Please write “筝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 筝?
筝 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 筝 (zhēng) mean?
筝 (zhēng) means zheng or guzheng, a long zither with moveable bridges, played by plucking the strings.
What is the radical of 筝?
The radical of 筝 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.