争 Stroke Order — How to Write 争
争 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亅, 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.
争 Radical and Character Components
Components:⺈彐亅
争 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 爭, two hands 爪 and 彐 fighting over 亅.
Radical: 亅 + 5 more strokes
争 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhēng
Meanings of 争 in Chinese
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zhēng争
To strive for, contend, or compete, often implying a refusal to yield.
为了争夺销售冠军，我们团队都非常努力。
Our team worked very hard to compete for the sales championship.
To strive for, contend for, or compete to achieve something.
我们应该争取更好的学习成绩。
We should strive for better academic performance.
Lacking; short of (in some dialects, referring to a deficit or difference).
这份订单还争三件货。
This order is still short three items.
How, what; used in classical poetry/lyrics to express rhetorical questions or helplessness, similar to 'how can it be that...?'
如此良辰美景，争不饮酒赏月？
With such a beautiful time and scenery, how could one not drink wine and admire the moon?
Common Words and Phrases with 争
1
to dispute, to argue, to debate
在会议上，大家对新的方案展开了激烈的争辩。
During the meeting, everyone engaged in a heated debate over the new proposal.
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A minister who offers forthright admonition to the ruler, pointing out their mistakes.
在一个健康的组织里，我们需要那些敢于直言的争臣，他们能帮助领导者看到盲点，从而避免错误的决策。
In a healthy organization, we need those 'advisory critics' who dare to speak frankly; they can help leaders see blind spots and thus avoid erroneous decisions.
4
to dispute; to contend without giving in
他们为了一块土地的归属争持了很久
They disputed the ownership of a plot of land for a long time.
5
to compete for favor or affection
家里有两只小狗，它们经常为了争宠，抢着趴在主人的脚边。
With two puppies at home, they often compete for favor, scrambling to lie at their owner's feet.
6
To obtain or win something through effort or struggle.
他通过不懈的努力，争得了这次升职的机会
He gained this promotion opportunity through his unremitting efforts.
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To fight, struggle, or contend.
为了争夺食物，两只小猫开始了一场激烈的争斗。
To contend for food, two kittens began a fierce struggle.
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A dispute or conflict, typically an issue that causes disagreement or contention, often referring to a border dispute.
这对邻居因为噪音问题产生了争端。
These neighbors had a dispute over noise.
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To contend or compete for something.
几家公司正在争夺这笔利润丰厚的合同。
Several companies are vying for this lucrative contract.
10
to race against time; to seize every minute and second
为了在截止日期前提交报告，研究人员们争分夺秒地进行实验和数据分析。
To submit the report before the deadline, the researchers raced against time conducting experiments and analyzing data.
11
to contend for superiority; to compete for supremacy
在这次科技创新大赛中，各支队伍纷纷拿出看家本领，激烈争锋，只为赢得最终的荣誉。
In this technology innovation competition, various teams showcased their unique skills, fiercely competing for the ultimate honor.
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to be jealous of a rival in love; to vie for the favor of a person (usually a romantic interest)
为了得到心仪对象的关注，几个年轻人之间常常争风吃醋。
Several young people often vie for the attention of their crush, driven by jealousy.
13
To rush or compete to purchase something, often due to high demand or limited supply.
新款限量版球鞋一上市，便引来了大批消费者争购
As soon as the new limited-edition sneakers were launched, they attracted a large number of consumers scrambling to buy them.
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to win honor for (one's country, group, etc.)
他通过努力学习，为班级争光
He brought honor to the class through his hard work.
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to contend for supremacy; to strive for mastery
在这次科技创新大赛中，各支队伍激烈争衡，都希望能脱颖而出
In this science and technology innovation competition, each team fiercely contended, all hoping to stand out.
More words with 争
- fēn纷zhēng争dispute; quarrel; wrangle
- jìng竞zhēng争competition
- biàn辩zhēng争To argue or debate a point.
- běi北fá伐zhàn战zhēng争The Northern Expedition
- zhēng争qǔ取Strive for, Win over
- zhēng争xiāng相compete to, vie to
- zhēng争zhí执dispute, argument
- zhēng争lùn论argument, dispute
- zhēng争yì议dispute, controversy
- jiē阶jí级dòu斗zhēng争class struggle
- kàng抗zhēng争struggle, resistance
- yā鸦piàn片zhàn战zhēng争Opium War
- zhàn战zhēng争War, Conflict
- zhēng争qiǎng抢scramble for, vie for
- dòu斗zhēng争struggle, fight
- jìng竞zhēng争lì力competitiveness, competitive advantage
- lì力zhēng争strive for, endeavor to
- xiāng相zhēng争contend, compete
- zhēng争míng鸣contend, debate
- zhēng争qǔ取dào到gain, win
Idioms with 争
- zhēng争duǎn短lùn论cháng长dispute over trifles
- zhēng争duō多lùn论shǎo少haggle over every little bit
- zhēng争jī鸡shī失yáng羊covet small gain, suffer great loss
- zhēng争jīn斤lùn论liǎng两haggle over every ounce
- zhēng争míng名duó夺lì利scramble for fame and fortune
- zhēng争qí奇dòu斗yàn艳vie for beauty and splendor
- zhēng争qiáng强hào好shèng胜eager to win and always striving for superiority
- zhēng争quán权duó夺lì利scramble for power and profit
- zhēng争xiān先kǒng恐hòu后vie to be first, fear to lag
- zhēng争yán妍dòu斗yàn艳vie for beauty and charm
- zhēng争cháng长lùn论duǎn短dispute over trifles
- bái白yǐ蚁zhēng争xué穴fiercely compete for limited resources
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Open the tool →Questions about 争
What does 争 mean in Chinese?
争 (zhēng) means “To strive for” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 争?
争 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 争 have?
争 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 争?
争 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 亅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 争?
The radical of 争 is 亅, and 争 is an ideographic compound.