COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 战 is built
Traditional etymology note: 戈 (spear) suggests the meaning, while 占 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 战 (zhàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fight
zhànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
zhàn
战
to fight
Common words
tiǎo zhàn
挑战
to challenge; challenge
zhàn dòu
战斗
to fight; to engage in combat; struggle; battle
zhàn shèng
战胜
to prevail over; to defeat; to surmount
zhàn zhēng
战争
war; conflict
bèi zhàn
备战
prepared against war; to prepare for war; warmongering
lěng zhàn
冷战
cold war; (fig.) strained relationship; to be barely on speaking terms
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
战
战
战
战
战
战
战
战
LEARNING TIP
Remember 战
Say “zhàn” 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 战
Common words and phrases
tiǎo zhàn
to challenge; challenge
zhàn dòu
to fight; to engage in combat; struggle; battle
zhàn shèng
to prevail over; to defeat; to surmount
zhàn zhēng
war; conflict
bèi zhàn
prepared against war; to prepare for war; warmongering
lěng zhàn
cold war; (fig.) strained relationship; to be barely on speaking terms
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“战”。
Zhège zì shì “zhàn”.
This character is “战”.
我正在学习“战”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhàn” zì.
I am learning the character “战”.
请写一遍“战”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhàn”.
Please write “战” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 战?
战 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 战 (zhàn) mean?
战 (zhàn) means to fight.
What is the radical of 战?
The radical of 战 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.