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创 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
创 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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创 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
创 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

创 Stroke Order — How to Write 创

Stroke Order

创 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, 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.

创 Radical and Character Components

Components:仓刂

创 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 仓 indicates the sound.

Radical: 刂 + 4 more strokes

创 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chuàng
  • chuāng

Meanings of 创 in Chinese

1

chuàng创

To create, found, initiate, or start something new.
他们创立了一个新的科技公司。
They founded a new technology company.
Unique, creative, original; refers to groundbreaking ideas, initiatives, or works.
这家公司凭借其独特的创意思维,在市场上脱颖而出
This company stands out in the market with its unique creative thinking.
2

chuāng创

Refers to a wound, injury, or trauma.
他的腿上有一个很深的创口,需要及时处理。
He has a deep wound on his leg that needs to be treated promptly.

Common Words and Phrases with 创

1
chuàng创bàn办
To establish or found an organization, business, or institution.
他决定创办一家致力于推广环保技术的公司。
He decided to found a company dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly technologies.
2
chuàng创huì汇
to earn or generate foreign currency/exchange
这家企业通过出口高质量的农产品来创汇。
This enterprise generates foreign exchange by exporting high-quality agricultural products.
3
chuàng创jiàn见
original idea or unique insight
这位年轻的科学家在理论物理学领域提出了许多富有创见的观点。
This young scientist proposed many insightful views in the field of theoretical physics.
4
chuàng创jiàn建
To create, establish, or found something new.
我们团队成功创建了一个全新的数据分析系统。
Our team successfully created a brand new data analysis system.
5
chuàng创jǔ举
a pioneering and unprecedented undertaking or initiative.
公司推出的人工智能辅助设计系统,被誉为行业内的一大创举,彻底改变了传统设计流程。
The AI-assisted design system launched by the company is hailed as a major pioneering work in the industry, completely transforming traditional design processes.
6
chuāng创jù巨tòng痛shēn深
To have sustained severe damage and experienced profound suffering.
这次失败给他的心灵带来了创巨痛深的影响,他需要很长时间才能恢复过来。
This failure brought immense trauma and profound pain to his spirit, and he will need a long time to recover.
7
chuàng创kān刊
start publication
这本美食杂志于去年创刊,专注于介绍各国特色菜肴。
This gourmet magazine was launched last year, focusing on introducing special dishes from various countries.
8
chuāng创kǒu口
A wound or a cut, an injury to the skin or tissue.
医生仔细检查了病人的创口,并进行了消毒处理
The doctor carefully examined the patient's wound and disinfected it.
9
chuàng创lì立
To found or establish, especially for the first time.
他创立了一家专注于可持续农业的初创公司。
He founded a startup company focused on sustainable agriculture.
10
chuàng创lì利
to make profit; to create profit
公司通过优化生产流程,有效降低了成本,从而实现了持续创利。
By optimizing production processes, the company effectively reduced costs, thereby achieving continuous profit generation.
11
chuàng创pái牌zi子
To establish a brand's reputation by providing high-quality products and services.
这家新开的咖啡店通过提供独特口味的饮品和温馨舒适的环境,很快就在社区里创牌子了
This newly opened coffee shop quickly established its brand in the community by offering unique-flavored drinks and a warm, comfortable environment.
12
chuāng创shāng伤
A wound or injury, either physical (like an open cut) or psychological/emotional (trauma) that causes lasting harm or distress.
那场事故给他留下了身体上的创伤和心理上的阴影。
That accident left him with physical trauma and psychological scars.
13
chuàng创shè设
To found, establish, or create by setting up necessary conditions.
学校创设了一项新的艺术奖学金,以鼓励学生的创造力。
The school established a new art scholarship to encourage students' creativity.
14
chuàng创shǐ始
To originate or initiate; to create or found.
这家公司由两位年轻的工程师创始于2005年。
This company was founded by two young engineers in 2005.
15
chuàng创shì世
the creation of the world; Genesis
每一次伟大的发明都经历了从构思到创世的艰难过程。
Every great invention undergoes a difficult process from conception to its creation.
16
chuàng创shōu收
to generate income; to make money
公司正在积极探索新的商业模式以实现创收。
The company is actively exploring new business models to generate revenue.

More words with 创

  • dú独chuàng创original creation; unique creation
  • shǒu首chuàng创first creation, pioneering
  • cǎo草chuàng创Found, Initial setup
  • chū初chuàng创newly established
  • shǐ始chuàng创originated, first founded
  • rèn刃chuāng创a wound caused by a knife or sword
  • shǒu手chuàng创Handmade, Handcrafted
  • zhòng重chuāng创heavy blow, major setback
  • chuàng创yè业starting a business, entrepreneurship
  • chuàng创yì意Creativity, Creative idea
  • chuàng创zào造create, make
  • chuàng创zuò作Creation, Creative work
  • kāi开chuàng创create, initiate
  • chuàng创zào造chū出create, produce
  • chuàng创zào造lì力Creativity
  • chuàng创xīn新Innovation, To innovate
  • chuàng创yè业zhě者Entrepreneur, Founder
  • gòng共chuàng创co-create, jointly create
  • yuán原chuàng创Original, Originality
  • chuàng创xīn新gāo高hit a new high, reach a new high

Idioms with 创

  • chuàng创yè业wéi维jiān艰starting a business is arduous
  • bǎi百kǒng孔qiān千chuāng创riddled with holes and defects
  • biāo标xīn新chuàng创yì异propose novel ideas and be distinctive
  • bié别chuàng创yí一gé格create a distinctive style
  • jiān艰kǔ苦chuàng创yè业start an enterprise with arduous efforts
  • chuàng创jiā家lì立yè业establish a family and career
  • chuàng创jù巨tòng痛réng仍deep wound, lingering pain
  • chuàng创jù剧tòng痛shēn深suffering severe wounds and profound pain
  • chuàng创shēn深tòng痛jù巨profound wounds and immense pain
  • chuàng创yì意zào造yán言conceive original ideas and express artfully
  • kāi开jī基chuàng创yè业establish a new enterprise
  • chuàng创yè业chuí垂tǒng统establish a lasting legacy for descendants

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Questions about 创

What does 创 mean in Chinese?

创 (chuàng) means “To create” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 创?

创 has 2 pronunciations: chuàng, chuāng.

How many strokes does 创 have?

创 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 创?

创 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 创?

The radical of 创 is 刂, and 创 is a phono-semantic compound.

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