COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 常 is built
Traditional etymology note: 巾 (cloth) suggests the meaning, while 尚 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 常 (cháng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
always
chángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cháng
常
always
Common words
fēi cháng
非常
very; really; unusual; extraordinary
jīng cháng
经常
frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily
cháng jiàn
常见
commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently
cháng yòng
常用
in common usage
cháng cháng
常常
frequently; often
píng cháng
平常
ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
常
常
常
常
常
常
常
常
LEARNING TIP
Remember 常
Say “cháng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 常
Common words and phrases
fēi cháng
very; really; unusual; extraordinary
jīng cháng
frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily
cháng jiàn
commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently
cháng yòng
in common usage
cháng cháng
frequently; often
píng cháng
ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 常?
常 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 常 (cháng) mean?
常 (cháng) means always.
What is the radical of 常?
The radical of 常 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.