COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 争 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 爭, two hands 爪 and 彐 fighting over 亅
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How to Write 争 (zhēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to strive for
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēng
争
to strive for
Common words
jìng zhēng
竞争
to compete; competition
zhēng qǔ
争取
to fight for; to strive for; to win over
dòu zhēng
斗争
a struggle; fight; battle
zhàn zhēng
战争
war; conflict
zhēng chǎo
争吵
to quarrel; dispute
zhēng duó
争夺
to fight over; to contest; to vie over
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
争
争
争
争
争
争
争
争
LEARNING TIP
Remember 争
Say “zhēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 争
Common words and phrases
jìng zhēng
to compete; competition
zhēng qǔ
to fight for; to strive for; to win over
dòu zhēng
a struggle; fight; battle
zhàn zhēng
war; conflict
zhēng chǎo
to quarrel; dispute
zhēng duó
to fight over; to contest; to vie over
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“争”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēng”.
This character is “争”.
我正在学习“争”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēng” zì.
I am learning the character “争”.
请写一遍“争”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēng”.
Please write “争” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 争?
争 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 争 (zhēng) mean?
争 (zhēng) means to strive for.
What is the radical of 争?
The radical of 争 is 亅, associated with Not yet classified.