COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 仓 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 沧 (cāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
blue-green or azure (of water)
cāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cāng
沧
blue-green or azure (of water)
Common words
cāng sāng
沧桑
great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 滄海桑田|沧海桑田[cang1 hai3 sang1 tian2]
bǎo jīng cāng sāng
饱经沧桑
having lived through many changes
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 沧
Say “cāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 沧
Common words and phrases
cāng sāng
great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 滄海桑田|沧海桑田[cang1 hai3 sang1 tian2]
bǎo jīng cāng sāng
having lived through many changes
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沧”。
Zhège zì shì “cāng”.
This character is “沧”.
我正在学习“沧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cāng” zì.
I am learning the character “沧”.
请写一遍“沧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cāng”.
Please write “沧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沧?
沧 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 沧 (cāng) mean?
沧 (cāng) means blue-green or azure (of water).
What is the radical of 沧?
The radical of 沧 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.