Which Chinese characters are pronounced ceng?

This page lists 5 dictionary entries with the base pinyin syllable ceng, organized by their tone-marked pronunciation.

Do all ceng characters have the same tone?

No. Characters can share the base syllable ceng while using different Mandarin tones. The tone-marked pinyin beside each character shows the difference.

How can I practice writing ceng characters?

Open any character for animated stroke order, or send the character set to the free worksheet generator for printable Tianzige or Mizige practice.

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Chinese characters with Pinyin ceng

Learn how to write 5 Chinese characters pronounced “ceng” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.

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START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS

Common “ceng” Chinese characters

The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.

层céng

to pile on top of one another

HSK 3Learn →

曾céng

once

HSK 5Learn →

蹭cèng

to rub against

HSK 7–9Learn →

TONE-MARKED PINYIN