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闯 Stroke Order — How to Write 闯

Stroke Order

闯 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 门, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

闯 Radical and Character Components

Components:门马

闯 is an ideographic compound. A horse 马 charging through a gate 门.

Radical: 门 + 3 more strokes

闯 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chuǎng

Meanings of 闯 in Chinese

1

chuǎng闯

To rush forward vigorously; to forge ahead boldly, often implying a pioneering or daring spirit, like a trailblazer or someone with great drive.
这位年轻人是团队里的闯将，总能率先解决难题
This young person is the trailblazer in the team, always able to take the lead in solving difficult problems.
To gain experience or practice through challenging situations, often by venturing out.
年轻人应该多出去闯荡，增长见识。
Young people should venture out more to gain experience and broaden their horizons.
To venture out, travel around, or make one's way in a new environment, often for specific goals or opportunities.
他年轻时离开家乡，到大城市去闯荡
When he was young, he left his hometown to make his way in the big city.
To provoke or cause trouble, often leading to negative consequences.
你这样鲁莽行事，迟早会闯大祸的。
If you act so rashly, sooner or later you'll cause big trouble.

Common Words and Phrases with 闯

1
chuǎng闯dàng荡
To venture out into the world and make a living; to make a living wandering from place to place.
很多年轻人选择去一线城市闯荡，希望在那里实现自己的梦想。
Many young people choose to venture into first-tier cities, hoping to realize their dreams there.
2
chuǎng闯guān关dōng东
brave the journey to the Northeast (to eke out an existence in the old society)
为了摆脱贫困，许多家庭选择了闯关东，希望能在东北找到新的生机
To escape poverty, many families chose to venture into Northeast China, hoping to find new opportunities there.
3
chuǎng闯guò过
to crash or force one's way through
汽车发出巨大的轰鸣声，闯过了狭窄的隧道。
The car roared loudly and forced its way through the narrow tunnel.
4
chuǎng闯huò祸
to get into trouble; to cause trouble
小狗在家里跑来跑去，不小心把花瓶打碎了，真是闯祸了
The puppy was running around the house and accidentally broke the vase, really causing trouble.
5
chuǎng闯jiàng将
A pathbreaker; a pioneer; a trailblazer; a daring vanguard.
他在技术创新方面是团队里的闯将，总是第一个尝试新方法
He is the trailblazer in technological innovation within the team, always the first to try new methods.
6
chuǎng闯jiāng江hú湖
To make a living by wandering from place to place, traditionally engaging in various itinerant professions.
他年轻时曾闯江湖，见识过不少世面。
When he was young, he wandered the world making a living, experiencing much of life.
7
chuǎng闯jìn进
to burst into; to force one's way into
一只迷路的狗突然闯进了我们的院子。
A lost dog suddenly burst into our yard.
8
chuǎng闯nán南zǒu走běi北
to travel extensively; to travel far and wide
他年轻时就闯南走北，积累了丰富的人生阅历。
He traveled extensively in his youth, accumulating a wealth of life experiences.
9
chuǎng闯sāng丧
to hasten home for a funeral (often used as an insult, implying bad luck or an ill omen)
他总是这样粗心大意，早晚会给自己闯丧的。
He's always so careless; sooner or later, he'll bring ruin upon himself.

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Questions about 闯

What does 闯 mean in Chinese?

闯 (chuǎng) means “To rush forward vigorously” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 闯?

闯 is pronounced chuǎng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 闯 have?

闯 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 闯?

闯 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 门. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 闯?

The radical of 闯 is 门, and 闯 is an ideographic compound.