唱 Stroke Order — How to Write 唱
唱 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.
唱 Radical and Character Components
唱 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 昌 indicates the sound.
Radical: 口 + 8 more strokes
唱 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chàng
Meanings of 唱 in Chinese
1
chàng唱
To vocalize according to musical rules, such as singing a song or performing a musical piece.
舞台上，她深情地唱着一首老歌，赢得观众阵阵掌声。
On stage, she sang an old song with deep emotion, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
To call out loudly; to announce clearly.
老师在课堂上唱名，点到名字的同学请举手。
The teacher called out names in class; students whose names were called please raise your hand.
To sing a song; to perform a song.
我喜欢在KTV唱流行歌曲。
I enjoy singing pop songs at KTV.
When pronounced chàng, it means to advocate for, propose, or initiate, similar to 倡导 (chàngdǎo).
他唱议了一个环保计划。
He proposed an environmental protection plan.
Common Words and Phrases with 唱
1
To play the villain; to be the bad guy.
在这次团队合作中，为了让项目顺利推进，他主动唱白脸，提出了所有潜在的风险和问题。
In this team collaboration, to ensure the project moved forward smoothly, he voluntarily played the villain, pointing out all potential risks and issues.
2
libretto
这部传统戏曲的唱本流传了数百年，深受观众喜爱
The libretto of this traditional opera has been passed down for hundreds of years and is deeply loved by the audience.
3
A segment of vocal music or an aria in traditional Chinese opera.
这出戏里最精彩的唱段是主角在花园里的那一段。
The most captivating aria in this opera is the one performed by the protagonist in the garden.
4
To set oneself against; to put on a rival show.
每次部门会议，只要经理提出一项新计划，王总监就喜欢唱对台戏，提出一套完全不同的方案，这让大家很难统一意见。
In every department meeting, whenever the manager proposes a new plan, Director Wang always likes to deliberately act in opposition, presenting a completely different set of proposals, which makes it very difficult for everyone to reach a consensus.
5
To express opposing views or take an opposing stance, often deliberately going against what others say or do.
他总是喜欢在集体讨论时唱反调，即使他内心可能同意，也想提出不同的观点。
He always likes to contradict during group discussions, even if he might agree internally, he wants to present a different point of view.
6
To make high-sounding but impractical statements; to preach grand ideals without concrete action.
他总是喜欢在会议上唱高调，提出的方案听起来很美好，但从来不考虑实际操作的困难。
He always likes to make high-sounding statements in meetings; his proposals sound wonderful, but he never considers the difficulties of practical implementation.
7
8
singing technique or vocal skill
这位年轻演员的唱功虽然还有待提高，但她的表演热情令人印象深刻
Although this young actor's singing technique still needs improvement, her passion for performing is impressive.
9
To sing in chorus; to compose poems in response to others, often using the same rhyme.
诗友们聚在一起，品茶论诗，偶尔兴起，便以古韵唱和，其乐融融
The poetry friends gathered, enjoying tea and discussing poems; occasionally, inspired, they would compose in the ancient style in response to each other, finding great joy in it.
10
A general term for phonographs and record players.
他喜欢在周末听老唱机播放的音乐。
He enjoys listening to music played by the old record player on weekends.
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12
To call out the names on ballot slips as votes are counted in an election.
班长竞选结束后，老师开始唱票，教室里一片安静。
After the class monitor election, the teacher began to announce the votes, and the classroom fell silent.
13
The vocal melody or singing style in traditional Chinese opera.
这位京剧演员的唱腔婉转悠扬，令人陶醉。
This Peking Opera actor's singing style is melodious and enchanting, captivating the audience.
14
To give a respectful vocal response or a shouted command for people to clear the way.
小徒见到师父，恭恭敬敬地躬身唱喏。
The young disciple, upon seeing his master, respectfully bowed and saluted.
15
Literally, a traditional comedic duet where one performer acts out a scene while another, hidden, provides the dialogue or singing. Figuratively, it means two people working in collusion, often deceptively, with one acting as a front and the other secretly directing or supporting.
他们俩一唱一和，简直是在唱双簧，想让我们相信这个故事是真的。
The two of them were playing off each other, almost as if they were performing a 'shuanghuang' act, trying to make us believe this story was true.
16
A phono cartridge, also known as a pickup, is the part of a record player that converts the physical information from a record's grooves into an electrical signal.
为了获得更好的音质，我决定更换我的唱机的唱头。
To achieve better sound quality, I decided to replace the phono cartridge on my turntable.
More words with 唱
- gē歌chàng唱To sing; singing.
- dú独chàng唱vocal solo
- hēng哼chàng唱To hum a melody softly.
- huān欢chàng唱to sing happily or joyfully
- jué绝chàng唱swan song, final masterpiece
- mài卖chàng唱busk, sing publicly for money
- chóu酬chàng唱Exchange poems, Write poems in response
- tán弹chàng唱sing and play
- hé合chàng唱chorus, choir
- qí齐chàng唱Singing in unison.
- qīng清chàng唱Singing opera arias without makeup.
- shuō说chàng唱rap
- yǎn演chàng唱sing, perform
- yǒng咏chàng唱Chanting, Incantation
- diàn电chàng唱jī机record player, turntable
- gē歌chàng唱jiā家A vocalist or singer.
- bàn伴chàng唱to accompany by singing
- cǎi彩chàng唱singing in costume, costumed singing
- jiē接chàng唱take up the singing, continue the song
- lǐng领chàng唱To lead a chorus; a leading singer.
Idioms with 唱
- cǐ此chàng唱bǐ彼hè和echo each other
- fū夫chàng唱fù妇suí随harmonious marital relationship
- nán男chàng唱nǚ女suí随harmonious marital support
- qiān千gǔ古jué绝chàng唱A timeless masterpiece
- yī一chàng唱sān三tàn叹profoundly evocative and lingering
- yī一chàng唱yī一hè和echo each other
- chàng唱shā沙zuò作mǐ米pass off the spurious as genuine
- dào到shén什me么shān山shàng上chàng唱shén什me么gē歌adapt to different situations
- dī低chàng唱qiǎn浅zhuó酌sing softly and drink lightly
- dī低yín吟qiǎn浅chàng唱hum or sing softly
- hé和ér而bù不chàng唱agree without expressing own opinion
- hú狐chàng唱xiāo枭hé和bad people colluding or echoing
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Open the tool →Questions about 唱
What does 唱 mean in Chinese?
唱 (chàng) means “To call out loudly” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 唱?
唱 is pronounced chàng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 唱 have?
唱 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 唱?
唱 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 唱?
The radical of 唱 is 口, and 唱 is a phono-semantic compound.