COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 装 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衣 (clothes) suggests the meaning, while 壮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 装 (zhuāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
adornment
zhuāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhuāng
装
adornment
Common words
ān zhuāng
安装
to install; to erect; to fix; to mount
bāo zhuāng
包装
to pack; to package; to wrap; packaging
fú zhuāng
服装
dress; clothing; costume; clothes
xī zhuāng
西装
suit; Western-style clothes
zhuāng shì
装饰
to decorate; decoration; decorative; ornamental
zhuāng xiū
装修
to decorate; interior decoration; to fit up; to renovate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 装
Say “zhuāng” 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 装
Common words and phrases
ān zhuāng
to install; to erect; to fix; to mount
bāo zhuāng
to pack; to package; to wrap; packaging
fú zhuāng
dress; clothing; costume; clothes
xī zhuāng
suit; Western-style clothes
zhuāng shì
to decorate; decoration; decorative; ornamental
zhuāng xiū
to decorate; interior decoration; to fit up; to renovate
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 装?
装 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 装 (zhuāng) mean?
装 (zhuāng) means adornment.
What is the radical of 装?
The radical of 装 is 衣, associated with Not yet classified.