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幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
幢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

幢 Stroke Order — How to Write 幢

Stroke Order

幢 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 巾, 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.

幢 Radical and Character Components

Components:巾童

幢 is a phono-semantic compound: 巾 (curtain) carries the meaning, while 童 indicates the sound.

Radical: 巾 + 12 more strokes

幢 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chuáng
  • zhuàng

Meanings of 幢 in Chinese

1

chuáng幢

In ancient times, when pronounced 'chuáng', it refers to the pole supporting a tent, canopy, or flag, later extended to mean the tent, canopy, or flag itself.
古代战场上，将军的帅帐前常常会立着一幢高大的旗帜，威风凛凛。
On ancient battlefields, an imposing flag (chuáng) would often stand before the general's main tent, appearing majestic and awe-inspiring.
Used to describe swaying or flickering shadows, often of people, indicating an eerie or mysterious atmosphere.
夜幕降临，远处灯火阑珊，人影幢幢，更添了几分神秘色彩
As night fell, distant lights flickered dimly, and swaying human figures added a touch of mystery.
A type of stone pillar or column, typically found in temples, often engraved with Buddhist scriptures or names (known as a Sutra Pillar or Jingchuang).
这座寺庙里，矗立着一尊雕刻精美的经幢，记录着古老的佛教经文。
In this temple, stands a beautifully carved Sutra Pillar (Jingchuang), recording ancient Buddhist scriptures.
2

zhuàng幢

A measure word for buildings, such as a block of flats or a single building.
他买了一幢漂亮的别墅。
He bought a beautiful villa.

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Questions about 幢

What does 幢 mean in Chinese?

幢 (chuáng) means “In ancient times” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 幢?

幢 has 2 pronunciations: chuáng, zhuàng.

How many strokes does 幢 have?

幢 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 幢?

幢 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 巾. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 幢?

The radical of 幢 is 巾, and 幢 is a phono-semantic compound.