COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 姜 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 薑; grass 艹 provides the meaning while 畺 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 姜 (jiāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Jiang
jiāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiāng
姜
surname Jiang
Common words
jiāng
姜
ginger
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 姜
Say “jiāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 姜
Common words and phrases
jiāng
ginger
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“姜”。
Zhège zì shì “jiāng”.
This character is “姜”.
我正在学习“姜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiāng” zì.
I am learning the character “姜”.
请写一遍“姜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiāng”.
Please write “姜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 姜?
姜 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 姜 (jiāng) mean?
姜 (jiāng) means surname Jiang.
What is the radical of 姜?
The radical of 姜 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.