COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 讲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 井 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 讲 (jiǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to speak
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎng
讲
to speak
Common words
jiǎng huà
讲话
a speech; to speak; to talk; to address
jiǎng jiū
讲究
to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for quality; tastefully chosen
jiǎng shù
讲述
to talk about; to narrate; to give an account
jiǎng zuò
讲座
course of lectures; lecture series; chair (academic position)
yǎn jiǎng
演讲
to give a lecture; to make a speech
jiǎng jiě
讲解
to explain
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 讲
Say “jiǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 讲
Common words and phrases
jiǎng huà
a speech; to speak; to talk; to address
jiǎng jiū
to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for quality; tastefully chosen
jiǎng shù
to talk about; to narrate; to give an account
jiǎng zuò
course of lectures; lecture series; chair (academic position)
yǎn jiǎng
to give a lecture; to make a speech
jiǎng jiě
to explain
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“讲”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǎng”.
This character is “讲”.
我正在学习“讲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “讲”.
请写一遍“讲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǎng”.
Please write “讲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 讲?
讲 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 讲 (jiǎng) mean?
讲 (jiǎng) means to speak.
What is the radical of 讲?
The radical of 讲 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.