COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 戗 is built
Traditional etymology note: 戈 (spear) suggests the meaning, while 仓 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 戗 (qiāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 戗
Say “qiāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 戗
Common words and phrases
qiāng
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IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“戗”。
Zhège zì shì “qiāng”.
This character is “戗”.
我正在学习“戗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiāng” zì.
I am learning the character “戗”.
请写一遍“戗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiāng”.
Please write “戗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 戗?
戗 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 戗 (qiāng) mean?
戗 (qiāng) means contrary.
What is the radical of 戗?
The radical of 戗 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.