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畅 Stroke Order — How to Write 畅

Stroke Order

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

畅 Radical and Character Components

Components:申昜

畅 is a phono-semantic compound: 申 (open) carries the meaning, while 昜 indicates the sound.

Radical: 日 + 3 more strokes

畅 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chàng

Meanings of 畅 in Chinese

1

chàng畅

Smooth and unobstructed; without hindrance.
这条高速公路在节假日期间依然保持畅通。
This highway remains clear and unobstructed even during holiday periods.
Smoothly, freely, to one's heart's content; uninhibitedly.
我们昨天在公园里畅游了一番,感觉非常畅快。
Yesterday, we had a delightful swim in the park and felt incredibly refreshed.

Common Words and Phrases with 畅

1
chàng畅dá达
smooth, fluent, and unimpeded
他的文章写得畅达,读起来非常舒服。
His article is written fluently and is very pleasant to read.
2
chàng畅kuài快
relaxed and happy; carefree and uninhibited
今天天气真好,出去玩了一天,感觉特别畅快。
The weather was wonderful today. After spending the whole day playing outside, I felt incredibly refreshed and joyful.
3
chàng畅suǒ所yù欲yán言
To speak freely and frankly, expressing one's thoughts without reservation.
在这次小组讨论中,每个人都畅所欲言,分享了他们的独特见解。
In this group discussion, everyone spoke freely and shared their unique insights.
4
chàng畅tán谈
To talk freely and to one's heart's content.
毕业十年后,同学们再次相聚,畅谈着彼此的近况和对未来的展望。
Ten years after graduation, classmates reunited, chatting freely about their recent situations and their outlooks for the future.
5
chàng畅tōng通
Unobstructed and smooth-flowing.
道路畅通,我们很快就到达了目的地。
With the roads clear, we quickly reached our destination.
6
chàng畅xiǎng想
To imagine freely and without restraint.
在夏日的午后,我喜欢躺在草地上,畅想未来的旅程。
On a summer afternoon, I like to lie on the grass and freely envision my future journeys.
7
chàng畅xiāo销
To sell very well; popular and in high demand.
这本小说一经出版就迅速畅销,赢得了广大读者的喜爱。
This novel quickly became a bestseller upon publication, winning the love of a wide readership.
8
chàng畅yǐn饮
To drink one's fill; to drink heartily and to one's content.
朋友们在海边的酒吧里畅饮着冰镇饮料,享受着轻松的夜晚。
Friends were drinking iced beverages heartily at the beach bar, enjoying a relaxing evening.
9
chàng畅yóu游
to enjoy a good swim or a pleasant tour
夏天,人们喜欢在海边畅游,享受阳光和海风。
In summer, people love to swim freely at the beach, enjoying the sunshine and sea breeze.

More words with 畅

  • liú流chàng畅Fluent, smooth, or unimpeded.
  • shùn顺chàng畅Smooth; fluent; unhindered.
  • tōng通chàng畅Smooth, Unobstructed
  • hān酣chàng畅hearty, satisfying
  • huān欢chàng畅Joyful, Cheerful
  • dí条dàng畅Fluent, Smooth and coherent
  • xiǎo晓chàng畅Clear, Lucid
  • hé和chàng畅mild and pleasant, gentle
  • shū舒chàng畅Comfortable, Relaxed
  • chōng充chàng畅free-flowing, smooth and unobstructed
  • kāi开chàng畅Happy, cheerful, and open-minded.
  • kuài快chàng畅Carefree and joyful.
  • kuān宽chàng畅Spacious, Roomy
  • shuǎng爽chàng畅pleasant and refreshing
  • chàng畅xù叙Chat freely, Talk freely
  • chàng畅liáo聊chat freely, have a good chat
  • chàng畅xiāo销shū书bestseller, best-selling book
  • chàng畅xiāo销bǎng榜Bestseller list, Top sellers list
  • bú不chàng畅not smooth, congested
  • liú流chàng畅xìng性fluency, smoothness

Idioms with 畅

  • chàng畅suǒ所yù欲wéi为do whatever one pleases
  • chàng畅tōng通wú无zǔ阻smooth and unhindered flow
  • hān酣chàng畅lín淋lí漓thoroughly enjoyable and expressed
  • kāi开huái怀chàng畅yǐn饮drink heartily and without restraint
  • wén文bǐ笔liú流chàng畅fluent and graceful writing style
  • chàng畅xíng行wú无ài碍smooth and unimpeded progress
  • chàng畅xíng行wú无zǔ阻pass without hindrance
  • chàng畅xù叙yōu幽qíng情freely express intimate feelings
  • huì惠fēng风hé和chàng畅gentle breeze and pleasant harmony
  • páng旁tōng通qǔ曲chàng畅comprehensively understand and grasp smoothly
  • chàng畅jiào叫yáng扬jí疾to make a big fuss
  • tiáo调shén神chàng畅qíng情relax mind and gladden heart

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Questions about 畅

What does 畅 mean in Chinese?

畅 (chàng) means “Smooth and unobstructed” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 畅?

畅 is pronounced chàng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 畅 have?

畅 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 畅?

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

What is the radical of 畅?

The radical of 畅 is 日, and 畅 is a phono-semantic compound.

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