COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 脏 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 庄 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 脏 (zāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dirty
zāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zāng
脏
dirty
Common words
xīn zāng
心脏
heart
nèi zāng
内脏
internal organs; viscera
zāng
脏
dirty; filthy; to get (sth) dirty
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
脏
脏
脏
脏
脏
脏
脏
脏
LEARNING TIP
Remember 脏
Say “zāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 脏
Common words and phrases
xīn zāng
heart
nèi zāng
internal organs; viscera
zāng
dirty; filthy; to get (sth) dirty
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“脏”。
Zhège zì shì “zāng”.
This character is “脏”.
我正在学习“脏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zāng” zì.
I am learning the character “脏”.
请写一遍“脏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zāng”.
Please write “脏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 脏?
脏 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 脏 (zāng) mean?
脏 (zāng) means dirty.
What is the radical of 脏?
The radical of 脏 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.