COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 睜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 目 (eye) suggests the meaning, while 爭 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 睜 (zhēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to open one's eyes; to stare
zhēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēng
睜
to open one's eyes; to stare
Common words
zhēng
睜
to open one's eyes; to stare
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 睜
Say “zhēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 睜
Common words and phrases
zhēng
to open one's eyes; to stare
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“睜”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēng”.
This character is “睜”.
我正在学习“睜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēng” zì.
I am learning the character “睜”.
请写一遍“睜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēng”.
Please write “睜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 睜?
睜 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 睜 (zhēng) mean?
睜 (zhēng) means to open one's eyes; to stare.
What is the radical of 睜?
The radical of 睜 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.