COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肠 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 昜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 肠 (cháng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
intestines
chángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cháng
肠
intestines
Common words
xiāng cháng
香肠
sausage
xīn cháng
心肠
heart; intention; one's inclination; state of mind
cháng
肠
intestines
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
肠
肠
肠
肠
肠
肠
肠
肠
LEARNING TIP
Remember 肠
Say “cháng” 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 肠
Common words and phrases
xiāng cháng
sausage
xīn cháng
heart; intention; one's inclination; state of mind
cháng
intestines
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肠?
肠 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 肠 (cháng) mean?
肠 (cháng) means intestines.
What is the radical of 肠?
The radical of 肠 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.