COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 匠 is built
匠 can be remembered by breaking it into 匚 + 斤. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s enclosure from left structure.
More “jiang” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 匠 (jiàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
craftsman
jiàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiàng
匠
craftsman
Common words
gōng jiàng
工匠
artisan; smith
mù jiàng
木匠
carpenter
bié jù jiàng xīn
别具匠心
to show ingenuity; (of a design) clever; brilliantly conceived
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
匠
匠
匠
匠
匠
匠
匠
匠
LEARNING TIP
Remember 匠
Say “jiàng” 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 匠
Common words and phrases
gōng jiàng
artisan; smith
mù jiàng
carpenter
bié jù jiàng xīn
to show ingenuity; (of a design) clever; brilliantly conceived
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“匠”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàng”.
This character is “匠”.
我正在学习“匠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàng” zì.
I am learning the character “匠”.
请写一遍“匠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàng”.
Please write “匠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 匠?
匠 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 匠 (jiàng) mean?
匠 (jiàng) means craftsman.
What is the radical of 匠?
The radical of 匠 is 匚, associated with Not yet classified.