章 Stroke Order — How to Write 章

Stroke Order

章 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 立, 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.

章 Radical and Character Components

Components:音十

章 is an ideographic compound. The ten 十 movements of a piece of music 音.

Radical: 立 + 2 more strokes

章 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zhāng

Meanings of 章 in Chinese

zhāng章

A chapter, section, or movement of a text, song, or literary work.

他的努力让这一切顺理成章地实现了。

His efforts made all this happen naturally.

Article; chapter; regulation; rules. It refers to sections in a document, or established rules and procedures, often implying a set of agreements or guidelines.

为了确保团队合作顺利，我们事先约法三章

To ensure smooth teamwork, we laid down three ground rules beforehand.

Orderliness, coherence; often used in phrases like '杂乱无章' (disorganized, chaotic) to describe a lack of order.

他的书桌总是杂乱无章

His desk is always disorganized.

Pattern; ornate markings or texture, referring to distinct designs on a surface.

这块玉佩上的花章清晰可见，做工精巧。

The pattern on this jade pendant is clearly visible, and the craftsmanship is exquisite.

Seal; stamp; official mark.

请在这里盖章。

Please affix your seal/stamp here.

A badge or insignia worn on the body, such as an arm badge, collar insignia, or medal, often indicating status, affiliation, or achievement.

他胸前佩戴着一枚漂亮的徽章。

He wore a beautiful badge on his chest.

A chapter or section of a document or book.

本章内容丰富，值得仔细研读。

This chapter is rich in content, worth studying carefully.

To manifest; to make clear; to show distinctly.

她的杰出表现，足以章显她非凡的才华。

Her outstanding performance is enough to manifest her extraordinary talent.

Common Words and Phrases with 章

zhāng章chéng程

Regulations, rules, or a constitution for an organization; also, a solution or a plan (dialectal).

社团的章程明确规定了成员的权利和义务。

The club's constitution clearly defines the rights and obligations of its members.

zhāng章fǎ法

The compositional structure or organization of a piece of writing or art; also, the established rules or orderly methods for doing things.

这本书的章法严谨，读者可以清晰地理解作者的思路。

The organizational structure of this book is rigorous, allowing readers to clearly understand the author's train of thought.

zhāng章fǔ甫

an ancient ceremonial hat

古时文人雅士常戴章甫，以示其身份与修养。

Ancient scholars often wore zhangfu, a type of ceremonial cap, to signify their status and refinement.

zhāng章huí回tǐ体

A traditional Chinese narrative style, especially for long novels, characterized by its division into chapters (zhāng or huí).

《西游记》就是一部经典的章回体小说，每一回的标题都概括了该章的主要内容。

Journey to the West is a classic chapter-novel, where the title of each chapter often summarizes its main content.

zhāng章jié节

Chapters and sections, which are the main divisions of a book or article.

这本书的章节编排得很合理，方便读者理解。

The chapters and sections of this book are well-organized, making it easy for readers to understand.

zhāng章jīng京

A high-ranking official in the Qing Dynasty, particularly one responsible for handling documents in government offices like the Grand Council or Zongli Yamen.

那位年轻的章京，虽初入官场，却处理政务井井有条，深得长官器重

That young zhangjing, though new to officialdom, handled government affairs with great order, earning deep respect from his superiors.

zhāng章jù句

Chapters, sections, and sentences in classical texts, or the detailed analysis and interpretation of them.

这位学者毕生致力于研究古代经典的章句，力求还原其原始面貌和深层寓意。

This scholar has dedicated his life to studying the chapters and sentences of ancient classics, striving to restore their original form and profound meaning.

zhāng章tái台

A palace name in the Qin Dynasty.