衬 Stroke Order — How to Write 衬
衬 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 衤, 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.
衬 Radical and Character Components
衬 is a phono-semantic compound: 衤 (clothes) carries the meaning, while 寸 indicates the sound.
Radical: 衤 + 3 more strokes
衬 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chèn
Meanings of 衬 in Chinese
1
chèn衬
An undergarment worn next to the skin, such as an undershirt or underpants.
我今天穿了一件白色的衬衫。
I am wearing a white shirt today.
to line; to add an inner layer for support or warmth
这件外套里面有厚厚的衬里，穿起来很暖和。
This jacket has a thick lining inside, making it very warm to wear.
To set off, to serve as a foil to, to contrast with, or to complement something else.
红色花朵被绿叶衬托得更加鲜艳。
The red flowers are set off even more vividly by the green leaves.
A piece of fabric or material used as a lining or interlining, especially for parts of clothing like collars or sleeves.
这件外套的袖衬破了，得换一块新的。
The sleeve lining of this coat is torn; it needs to be replaced with a new one.
Common Words and Phrases with 衬
1
Interfacing or lining fabric sewn inside garments for support, shape, or reinforcement; also, an extra layer of canvas on a sail's friction points.
这件西装的衬布选用的是高质量的纯棉材质，穿着舒适又挺括。
The interlining of this suit is made of high-quality pure cotton, making it comfortable to wear and well-structured.
2
A supplementary sentence in verse or poetry, added beyond the regular word count to enhance tone or emotional expression.
戏曲演员在演唱时，常常会加入一些精妙的衬句，以使得情感表达更加饱满。
When performing opera, actors often incorporate ingenious 'chenju' (lining phrases) to make the emotional expression more full and rich.
3
Underpants or drawers, a pair of single trousers worn under outer clothing for warmth or comfort.
冬天天气寒冷，我喜欢在长裤里面穿一条薄衬裤，既保暖又舒适。
In cold winter weather, I like to wear a pair of thin underpants inside my trousers; it's both warm and comfortable.
4
A removable collar liner worn inside an outer garment's collar to protect it from dirt and allow for easy washing.
这件毛衣的衬领可以拆下来单独清洗，非常实用。
The false collar of this sweater can be detached and washed separately, which is very practical.
5
An underskirt; a slip worn under a dress or skirt.
她穿了一条漂亮的连衣裙，里面还搭配了一条白色的衬裙
She wore a beautiful dress, with a white slip underneath.
6
An upper-body garment, typically with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening, often fastened with buttons.
我喜欢穿棉质的衬衫，因为它们很舒适透气。
I like to wear cotton shirts because they are comfortable and breathable.
7
To set off; to serve as a foil to; to highlight or make something stand out by contrast.
鲜花的颜色衬托出花瓶的优雅。
The vibrant colors of the fresh flowers set off the elegant shape of the vase.
8
9
To set off or highlight something, often by providing a contrasting or reflective background.
夕阳的余晖衬映着湖面，使得水波泛起了金色的光芒。
The afterglow of the setting sun reflected on the lake, making the ripples glow with a golden light.
10
A slip sheet; paper placed between freshly printed sheets to prevent smudging.
印刷工人仔细地将衬纸夹在刚印好的报纸之间，以防墨迹弄脏下一张。
The printer carefully inserted slip sheets between the freshly printed newspapers to prevent ink from smudging the next sheet.
11
Filler words or particles added to lyrics for rhythm or musicality, often without independent meaning.
风吹那个杨柳绿，雨打那个芭蕉红。
The wind blows 'that there' willows green, the rain beats 'that there' bananas red.
More words with 衬
- bāng帮chèn衬patronize, support
- lú炉chèn衬furnace lining
- péi陪chèn衬foil, set off
- pū铺chèn衬to line, lining
- yìng映chèn衬set off, contrast
- fǎn反chèn衬contrast, foil
- chèn衬lǐ里lining, liner
- nèi内chèn衬lining, liner
- chèn衬tuō托chū出set off, highlight
- bái白chèn衬shān衫white shirt
- huā花chèn衬shān衫Hawaiian shirt, Floral shirt
- chèn衬de得set off, complement
- xiù袖chèn衬sleeve lining, lining
- chèn衬tuō托de得set off, bring out
- lán蓝sè色chèn衬shān衫blue shirt, blue blouse
- zhè这jiàn件chèn衬shān衫this shirt
- fǎn反chèn衬chū出set off, highlight by contrast
- yìng映chèn衬xià下against, set against
- dìng定zhì制chèn衬shān衫Custom shirt, Bespoke shirt
- hù互xiāng相chèn衬tuō托complement each other, set each other off
Recommended tools
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Picture Worksheets
Chinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →Questions about 衬
What does 衬 mean in Chinese?
衬 (chèn) means “to line” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 衬?
衬 is pronounced chèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 衬 have?
衬 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 衬?
衬 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 衤. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 衬?
The radical of 衬 is 衤, and 衬 is a phono-semantic compound.