沧 Stroke Order — How to Write 沧

Stroke Order

沧 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

沧 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵仓

沧 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 仓 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 4 more strokes

沧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

cāng

Meanings of 沧 in Chinese

cāng沧

Refers to vast, dark green waters; often used in phrases to describe profound changes over time.

经过数百年，这里已是沧海桑田，物是人非。

After centuries, this place has undergone tremendous changes; things are the same but people are gone.

Chilly, cold (often referring to a light, refreshing coolness).

清晨，微风拂过，带来一丝沧凉

In the early morning, a gentle breeze swept by, bringing a touch of chilliness.

Common Words and Phrases with 沧

cāng沧cāng沧

Cold; chilly.

北风呼啸，湖水沧沧，冻彻心扉

The north wind howls, and the lake water is icy cold, chilling one to the bone.

cāng沧hǎi海

deep blue sea; the vast sea

站在高山之巅，远眺沧海，心胸顿时开阔起来

Standing on the peak of the mountain, gazing at the vast sea in the distance, my mind instantly broadened.

cāng沧hǎi海sāng桑tián田

Profound and rapid changes over time, likened to a sea transforming into a mulberry field.

经过几十年的发展，这个小渔村已经变成了繁华的都市，真是沧海桑田啊。

After decades of development, this small fishing village has transformed into a bustling metropolis. It's truly a case of tremendous changes over time.