COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 账 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 长 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 账 (zhàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
account
zhàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhàng
账
account
Common words
jié zhàng
结账
to pay the bill; to settle accounts; also written 結帳|结帐
zhàng hào
账号
account number; username
zhàng hù
账户
bank account; online account
zhàng dān
账单
bill
suàn zhàng
算账
(accounting) to balance the books; to do the accounts; (fig.) to settle an account; to get one's revenge
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
账
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账
账
账
账
账
账
LEARNING TIP
Remember 账
Say “zhàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 账
Common words and phrases
jié zhàng
to pay the bill; to settle accounts; also written 結帳|结帐
zhàng hào
account number; username
zhàng hù
bank account; online account
zhàng dān
bill
suàn zhàng
(accounting) to balance the books; to do the accounts; (fig.) to settle an account; to get one's revenge
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 账?
账 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 账 (zhàng) mean?
账 (zhàng) means account.
What is the radical of 账?
The radical of 账 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.