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坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
坊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

坊 Stroke Order — How to Write 坊

Stroke Order

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

坊 Radical and Character Components

Components:土方

坊 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 方 indicates the sound.

Radical: 土 + 4 more strokes

坊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • fāng
  • fáng

Meanings of 坊 in Chinese

1

fāng坊

A lane, alley, or district, often used in names of streets or traditional blocks.
这条古老的街道两侧，是各种特色小吃和手工艺品店，人们称它为'文化坊'。
On both sides of this ancient street are various specialty snacks and handicraft shops, people call it 'Culture Lane'.
A street, a market, or a shop in a market; also refers to 'among the people' or 'in the market', as in '坊间' (among the public).
这件趣事很快就在坊间流传开来。
This interesting anecdote quickly spread among the public.
An ancient structure, typically an archway, built to commemorate virtues, achievements, or chastity, as in '牌坊' (memorial archway) or '节义坊' (archway of chastity).
这座牌坊见证了村庄的悠久历史。
This memorial archway bears witness to the village's long history.
2

fáng坊

A workshop for small-scale industries or crafts.
这家小作坊生产传统的手工面条。
This small workshop produces traditional handmade noodles.
When pronounced fáng, '坊' means 'to prevent' or 'to guard against,' similar to '防' (fáng) or '防范' (fángfàn). This usage is less common in modern Mandarin and typically appears in more archaic or formal expressions.
未雨绸缪，以坊不虞
Prepare for a rainy day, to guard against the unforeseen.

Common Words and Phrases with 坊

1
fāng坊běn本
A block-printed edition published by a traditional bookshop.
学者们正在仔细比对不同版本的《西厢记》，尤其是那些稀有的坊本，以探究其流传与演变。
Scholars are carefully comparing different versions of "The Romance of the Western Chamber," especially those rare commercial editions, to explore their transmission and evolution.
2
fāng坊xiàng巷
lanes and alleys
漫步在古老的坊巷中，仿佛能听到历史的回响
Strolling through the ancient streets and lanes, one can almost hear the echoes of history.

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Questions about 坊

What does 坊 mean in Chinese?

坊 (fāng) means “A lane” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 坊?

坊 has 2 pronunciations: fāng, fáng.

How many strokes does 坊 have?

坊 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 坊?

坊 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 坊?

The radical of 坊 is 土, and 坊 is a phono-semantic compound.