COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 長
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: An old man with long hair and a cane
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How to Write 長 (cháng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
long, lasting; to excel in
chángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cháng
長
long, lasting; to excel in
Common words
cháng
長
long, lasting; to excel in
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
長
長
長
長
長
長
長
長
LEARNING TIP
Remember 長
Say “cháng” 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 長
Common words and phrases
cháng
long, lasting; to excel in
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“長”。
Zhège zì shì “cháng”.
This character is “長”.
我正在学习“長”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cháng” zì.
I am learning the character “長”.
请写一遍“長”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cháng”.
Please write “長” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 長?
長 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 長 (cháng) mean?
長 (cháng) means long, lasting; to excel in.
What is the radical of 長?
The radical of 長 is 長, associated with Not yet classified.