张 Stroke Order — How to Write 张
张 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 弓, 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.
张 Radical and Character Components
张 is a phono-semantic compound: 弓 (bow) carries the meaning, while 长 indicates the sound.
Radical: 弓 + 4 more strokes
张 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhāng
Meanings of 张 in Chinese
1
zhāng张
To open, to spread out; to display, to put up (as a notice); to be extravagant or ostentatious; to decorate for celebration.
为了庆祝春节，家家户户都张灯结彩。
To celebrate the Spring Festival, every household decorated with lanterns and streamers.
To open a business or shop; to start business operations.
这家新店明天就要开张了。
This new shop is opening tomorrow.
To pull tight; tense; tension; tensile strength.
考试前他总是感到精神紧张
Before exams, he always feels mentally tense.
To exaggerate or magnify, often used in compounds like 'kuāzhāng' (exaggerated).
他说的话有点夸张。
What he said was a bit exaggerated.
Unruly; arrogant; unrestrained.
他说话的语气很嚣张，完全不把别人放在眼里
His tone of voice is very arrogant, completely disregarding others.
to arrange; to manage; to prepare (e.g., a meal or a reception)
她正在张罗晚饭。
She is busy preparing dinner.
Alarmed, flustered, or in a state of confusion/panic.
接到通知时，他显得有些张惶
He seemed a bit flustered when he received the notification.
to look at, to gaze, to peer
她向窗外张望，看有没有下雨。
She looked out the window to see if it was raining.
A star name, referring to one of the Twenty-eight Lunar Mansions (constellations).
张宿是南方七宿之一。
Zhang Xiu is one of the seven mansions of the Southern Quadrant.
Measure word for flat objects (e.g., paper, tickets, photos), tables, mouths, bows, etc.
请给我一张纸。
Please give me a piece of paper.
Common Words and Phrases with 张
1
to put up a public notice; to post an announcement
比赛结果将于明天张榜公布，请大家留意。
The results of the competition will be posted tomorrow, please keep an eye out for them.
2
Alternating between tension and relaxation.
在学习中，我们应该做到张弛有度，既要努力学习，也要适当休息。
In our studies, we should achieve a good balance of intensity and relaxation, both working hard and taking appropriate breaks.
3
Zhang Chu (Pinyin: Zhāngchǔ) was the name of a state established by Chen Sheng during the peasant uprising at the end of the Qin Dynasty, meaning 'to enlarge the Chu state'.
这部历史剧以张楚的兴衰为背景，讲述了一段波澜壮阔的故事
This historical drama, set against the rise and fall of Zhang Chu, tells a magnificent story.
4
To open widely (e.g., eyes or mouth); to enlarge or exaggerate.
孩子们看到魔术师的表演，都惊讶地张大了嘴巴。
The children were so amazed by the magician's performance that they all opened their mouths wide.
5
decorated with lanterns and colored streamers
为了迎接即将到来的节日，整个小镇都张灯结彩，洋溢着欢乐的气氛。
To welcome the upcoming festival, the entire town was festooned with lanterns and colorful decorations, brimming with a joyful atmosphere.
6
Zhang Fei (d. 221) was a fierce general of the Shu Han kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period, known for his extraordinary bravery in battle but also for his impulsive and harsh temperament towards his subordinates.
张飞性格豪爽，力大无穷。
Zhang Fei was known for his straightforward personality and immense strength.
7
to put up; to hang up (e.g., a scroll, tapestry)
在节日庆典上，人们张挂起五彩的灯笼和彩带，把街道装饰得格外喜庆。
During festive celebrations, people hang up colorful lanterns and streamers, decorating the streets to be exceptionally festive.
8
To put Zhang's hat on Li's head; to confuse one thing with another, or to misattribute something.
你把这部电影的导演和那部电影的导演搞混了，真是张冠李戴。
You've confused the director of this movie with the director of that one; it's a clear case of misattribution.
9
alarmed and flustered
他面对突发情况，表现得有些张皇。
He seemed a bit flustered when faced with the sudden situation.
10
gossip or idle talk about other people's private or trivial matters.
我们应该把精力放在工作上，而不是整天聊张家长李家短。
We should focus our energy on work instead of spending all day discussing other people's gossip and private affairs.
11
To open; to spread open.
小鸟张开翅膀，飞向蓝天。
The little bird spread its wings and flew towards the blue sky.
12
To open one's mouth, often to speak, gape, or yawn.
医生让我张口，仔细检查了我的喉咙
The doctor asked me to open my mouth and carefully examined my throat.
13
To be speechless or at a loss for words, often due to shock, fear, or guilt.
听到这个突如其来的消息，他张口结舌，半天说不出话来
Upon hearing the sudden news, he was left speechless and tongue-tied, unable to utter a word for a long time.
14
15
To arrange, manage, or take care of (various matters, affairs, or people).
奶奶生病住院了，家里的事情都由妈妈一个人张罗着。
Grandma was hospitalized, so Mom is single-handedly managing all the household affairs.
16
To open one's eyes wide; to boost someone's prestige or morale.
我们不能对这种不负责任的行为张目。
We cannot condone such irresponsible behavior.
More words with 张
- kuò廓zhāng张to expand; to spread; to extend
- xiāo嚣zhāng张blatant, arrogant
- yàng样zhāng张Sample, Specimen
- huāng慌zhāng张panicked, flustered
- kuò扩zhāng张expansion, expand
- wèi胃kuò扩zhāng张Gastric Dilation
- bàng镑zhāng张Pound note
- xī翕zhāng张open and close, contract and expand
- zhū侏zhāng张petty boasting, small-minded arrogance
- guò过dù度jǐn紧zhāng张Overly nervous, Excessive tension
- jiǎo角gōng弓fǎn反zhāng张Opisthotonos
- shū舒zhāng张Diastole
- jǐn紧zhāng张nervous, tense
- yì一zhāng张a, one
- zhāng张tiē贴post, put up
- zhāng张wàng望Look around, Peer around
- jǐ几zhāng张a few, several
- kuā夸zhāng张exaggeration, hyperbole
- zhāng张jiào教shòu授Professor Zhang
- zhāng张yáng扬Flaunt, Publicize
Idioms with 张
- zhāng张dà大qí其cí词exaggerate one's statements
- zhāng张huáng皇shī失cuò措utterly flustered and at a loss
- zhāng张sān三lǐ李sì四Tom, Dick, and Harry
- zhāng张wáng王lǐ李zhào赵common people; any Tom, Dick, or Harry
- zhāng张wáng王zhào赵lǐ李various unspecified people
- zhāng张yá牙wǔ舞zhǎo爪act ferociously and aggressively
- bā八miàn面zhāng张luo罗adept at handling all social situations
- dà大sì肆pū铺zhāng张make an extravagant display
- dà大zhāng张qí旗gǔ鼓make a big show with great fanfare
- dà大zhāng张tà挞fá伐launch large-scale attack or denunciation
- dōng东zhāng张xī西wàng望look around furtively
- fàn饭lái来zhāng张kǒu口to be spoon-fed
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Open the tool →Questions about 张
What does 张 mean in Chinese?
张 (zhāng) means “To open, to spread out” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 张?
张 is pronounced zhāng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 张 have?
张 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 张?
张 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 弓. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 张?
The radical of 张 is 弓, and 张 is a phono-semantic compound.