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戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
戗 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

戗 Stroke Order — How to Write 戗

Stroke Order

戗 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 戈, 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.

戗 Radical and Character Components

Components:仓戈

戗 is a phono-semantic compound: 戈 (spear) carries the meaning, while 仓 indicates the sound.

Radical: 戈 + 4 more strokes

戗 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qiāng
  • qiàng

Meanings of 戗 in Chinese

1

qiāng戗

Against the direction; contrary to the flow or wind.
我们戗风前行，每一步都显得格外艰难。
We pressed forward against the wind, with every step feeling exceptionally difficult.
To have a verbal disagreement or conflict; to quarrel during a discussion.
他俩意见不合，说着说着就戗起来了
Their opinions differed, and as they talked, they started to quarrel.
2

qiàng戗

To inlay or fill with gold, typically referring to a decorative technique on artifacts where gold patterns are set into the surface.
这件古老的漆器上，戗金花纹依然清晰可见。
On this ancient lacquerware, the gold-inlaid patterns are still clearly visible.
To prop up or support; also used in the idiom "gòu qiàng" (够戗) to describe something as severe, difficult, or tough to handle.
这项任务对他来说，真是够戗
This task is truly tough for him.

Common Words and Phrases with 戗

1
qiàng戗dī堤
A supplementary dike built against the outer slope of a main dike to reinforce it or prevent leaks, usually with a lower crest than the main dike.
洪水来袭，为了确保居民安全，工人们连夜修筑戗堤，加固了河岸。
When the flood struck, to ensure the safety of residents, workers built auxiliary dikes overnight to reinforce the riverbank.
2
qiāng戗fēng风
Against the wind; headwind.
他骑自行车时总是感觉戗风，爬坡更是吃力
He always feels a headwind when cycling, and going uphill is even harder.
3
qiàng戗jǐ脊
Hip: the external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces.
这座古建筑的屋顶设计精巧，戗脊线条流畅，展现了传统工艺的魅力。
The roof design of this ancient building is exquisite, and the hip lines are smooth, showcasing the charm of traditional craftsmanship.

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Questions about 戗

What does 戗 mean in Chinese?

戗 (qiāng) means “Against the direction” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 戗?

戗 has 2 pronunciations: qiāng, qiàng.

How many strokes does 戗 have?

戗 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 戗?

戗 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 戈. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 戗?

The radical of 戗 is 戈, and 戗 is a phono-semantic compound.