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障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
障 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

障 Stroke Order — How to Write 障

Stroke Order

障 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.

障 Radical and Character Components

Components:阝章

障 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (wall) carries the meaning, while 章 indicates the sound.

Radical: 阝 + 11 more strokes

障 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhàng

Meanings of 障 in Chinese

1

zhàng障

To obstruct, block, or impede; to act as a barrier or hindrance.
面对困难和障碍，我们应该勇敢地去克服。
Facing difficulties and obstacles, we should bravely overcome them.
A defensive castle or fortification built on ancient Chinese borders during the Qin and Han dynasties.
边疆将士们在此修建了高大的城障，以抵御外敌入侵。
Border guards built tall fortifications here to resist foreign enemy invasions.
Something used as a shield or defense; a barrier or screen.
这片森林是野生动物的天然屏障。
This forest is a natural barrier for wild animals.
An archaic term, synonymous with '幛' (zhàng), referring to a scroll painting or a hanging scroll of calligraphy/painting.
古时，人们将用于悬挂的字画称为‘障’。
In ancient times, people referred to hanging calligraphy and paintings as 'zhàng'.

Common Words and Phrases with 障

1
zhàng障ài碍
An obstacle or barrier; something that hinders or obstructs progress, either physically or mentally.
他克服了学习上的许多障碍。
He overcame many obstacles in his studies.
2
zhàng障ài碍sài赛pǎo跑
A track and field event, a long-distance race where competitors navigate various obstacles like hurdles and water jumps.
他从小就对障碍赛跑充满热情，梦想成为一名顶尖选手。
He has been passionate about steeplechase since childhood, dreaming of becoming a top athlete.
3
zhàng障ài碍wù物
An obstruction or an obstacle.
登山者必须克服各种自然障碍物才能到达山顶。
Climbers must overcome various natural obstacles to reach the mountain peak.
4
zhàng障bì蔽
To block or obscure.
窗帘障蔽了窗外的强光。
The curtains shielded the strong light from outside the window.
5
zhàng障yǎn眼fǎ法
a deceptive trick to divert attention or mislead
魔术师用障眼法让观众以为硬币消失了
The magician used a trick of the eye to make the audience believe the coin had vanished.
6
zhàng障zǐ子
A barrier or partition, often made of natural materials like reeds or branches; it can also generally refer to an obstacle.
农民用树枝编织了一个简单的障子，防止小动物进入菜园。
The farmer wove a simple barrier of branches to keep small animals out of the vegetable garden.

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Questions about 障

What does 障 mean in Chinese?

障 (zhàng) means “To obstruct, block, or impede” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 障?

障 is pronounced zhàng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 障 have?

障 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 障?

障 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 障?

The radical of 障 is 阝, and 障 is a phono-semantic compound.