COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 妆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 丬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 妆 (zhuāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of a woman) to adorn oneself
zhuāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
zhuāng
妆
(of a woman) to adorn oneself
Common words
huà zhuāng
化妆
to put on makeup
jià zhuāng
嫁妆
dowry
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 妆
Say “zhuāng” 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 妆
Common words and phrases
huà zhuāng
to put on makeup
jià zhuāng
dowry
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 妆?
妆 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 妆 (zhuāng) mean?
妆 (zhuāng) means (of a woman) to adorn oneself.
What is the radical of 妆?
The radical of 妆 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.