COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 状 is built
Traditional etymology note: 犬 (dog) suggests the meaning, while 丬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 状 (zhuàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
accusation
zhuàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
zhuàng
状
accusation
Common words
xiàn zhuàng
现状
current situation
xíng zhuàng
形状
form; shape
zhuàng kuàng
状况
condition; state; situation
zhuàng tài
状态
condition; state; state of affairs
zhèng zhuàng
症状
symptom (of an illness)
gào zhuàng
告状
to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 状
Say “zhuàng” 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 状
Common words and phrases
xiàn zhuàng
current situation
xíng zhuàng
form; shape
zhuàng kuàng
condition; state; situation
zhuàng tài
condition; state; state of affairs
zhèng zhuàng
symptom (of an illness)
gào zhuàng
to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“状”。
Zhège zì shì “zhuàng”.
This character is “状”.
我正在学习“状”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhuàng” zì.
I am learning the character “状”.
请写一遍“状”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhuàng”.
Please write “状” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 状?
状 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 状 (zhuàng) mean?
状 (zhuàng) means accusation.
What is the radical of 状?
The radical of 状 is 犬, associated with Not yet classified.