COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 症 is built
Traditional etymology note: 疒 (sickness) suggests the meaning, while 正 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 症 (zhèng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
abdominal tumor
zhèngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèng / zhēng
症
abdominal tumor
Common words
yán zhèng
炎症
inflammation
zhèng zhuàng
症状
symptom (of an illness)
ái zhèng
癌症
cancer
bìng zhèng
病症
disease; illness
zhēng jié
症结
hard lump in the abdomen (in Chinese medicine); crux of an issue; main point in an argument; sticking point
bìng fā zhèng
并发症
complications (undesired side-effect of medical procedure)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 症
Say “zhèng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 症
Common words and phrases
yán zhèng
inflammation
zhèng zhuàng
symptom (of an illness)
ái zhèng
cancer
bìng zhèng
disease; illness
zhēng jié
hard lump in the abdomen (in Chinese medicine); crux of an issue; main point in an argument; sticking point
bìng fā zhèng
complications (undesired side-effect of medical procedure)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“症”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèng”.
This character is “症”.
我正在学习“症”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèng” zì.
I am learning the character “症”.
请写一遍“症”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèng”.
Please write “症” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 症?
症 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 症 (zhèng) mean?
症 (zhèng) means abdominal tumor.
What is the radical of 症?
The radical of 症 is 疒, associated with Not yet classified.