COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 昂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 日 (sun) suggests the meaning, while 卬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 昂 (áng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lift
ángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
áng
昂
to lift
Common words
áng guì
昂贵
expensive; costly
gāo áng
高昂
to hold (one's head) high; expensive; high (spirits etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 昂
Say “áng” 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 昂
Common words and phrases
áng guì
expensive; costly
gāo áng
to hold (one's head) high; expensive; high (spirits etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“昂”。
Zhège zì shì “áng”.
This character is “昂”.
我正在学习“昂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “áng” zì.
I am learning the character “昂”.
请写一遍“昂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “áng”.
Please write “昂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 昂?
昂 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 昂 (áng) mean?
昂 (áng) means to lift.
What is the radical of 昂?
The radical of 昂 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.