COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 赠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 曾 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 赠 (zèng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to give as a present
zèngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zèng
赠
to give as a present
Common words
zèng sòng
赠送
to present as a gift
juān zèng
捐赠
to contribute (as a gift); to donate; benefaction
zèng
赠
to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 赠
Say “zèng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 赠
Common words and phrases
zèng sòng
to present as a gift
juān zèng
to contribute (as a gift); to donate; benefaction
zèng
to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 赠?
赠 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 赠 (zèng) mean?
赠 (zèng) means to give as a present.
What is the radical of 赠?
The radical of 赠 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.