枪 Stroke Order — How to Write 枪
枪 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
枪 Radical and Character Components
枪 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 仓 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 4 more strokes
枪 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiāng
Meanings of 枪 in Chinese
1
qiāng枪
A long spear or lance used for thrusting or stabbing, such as a javelin or a traditional red-tasseled spear.
运动员把标枪远远地投了出去
The athlete threw the javelin far away.
A weapon designed to fire bullets, such as a pistol or rifle. It can also refer to the act of shooting or an intense barrage of gunfire.
他是一位优秀的射击运动员，用步枪打靶总是能命中红心。
He is an excellent marksman; he always hits the bullseye when shooting targets with a rifle.
Something that resembles a gun, such as a welding torch (焊枪) or an opium pipe (烟枪).
这位师傅熟练地拿起焊枪，开始修补破损的铁门。
The master skillfully picked up the welding torch and began to repair the broken iron gate.
A pointed bamboo or wooden strip used for weaving fences.
他们把竹枪插在地上，开始编篱笆
They inserted the bamboo strips into the ground and began to weave the fence.
Common Words and Phrases with 枪
1
To shoot (someone).
他将旧步枪擦拭干净后，小心翼翼地放回了墙边的木制枪崩上。
After cleaning the old rifle, he carefully placed it back on the wooden gun rack by the wall.
2
To execute by shooting. Figuratively, to reject or abandon a plan or proposal.
这个计划因为预算不足，最终被枪毙了。
This plan was eventually scrapped due to insufficient budget.
3
A knife or dagger attached to the end of a rifle for use in close combat.
士兵们在训练中学习如何正确使用枪刺。
Soldiers learn how to properly use bayonets during training.
4
A bullet or ammunition for a gun.
经过检查，背包里没有发现任何枪弹
After inspection, no ammunition was found in the backpack.
5
Marksmanship, the skill of shooting with a gun.
他的枪法非常精准，几乎每次都能击中目标。
His marksmanship is extremely precise; he hits the target almost every time.
6
shooting with a gun, especially in a gunfight
这部电影中有一个紧张的枪击场景。
There is a tense shooting scene in this movie.
7
Gun bolt; the mechanism in a firearm that loads, fires, and extracts cartridges.
这把老式步枪的枪机非常光滑，操作起来毫不费力。
The bolt of this old rifle is very smooth, making it effortless to operate.
8
to execute by shooting
在一些虚构的故事中，对被判处极刑的罪犯会实施枪决
In some fictional stories, criminals sentenced to capital punishment would be executed by firing squad.
9
The opening at the end of a gun barrel where the bullet exits; a muzzle.
他把枪口朝向地面，以示无害。
He pointed the muzzle towards the ground to show no harm.
10
A projectile launched from a rifle or carbine using a special firing device attached to the muzzle.
士兵们在训练中学习如何精准地发射枪榴弹。
The soldiers learned how to accurately launch rifle grenades during training.
11
Guns and artillery; a general term for weapons.
博物馆里陈列着各式各样的古代枪炮。
The museum displays various types of ancient guns and cannons.
12
13
a wound caused by a bullet or other firearm projectile
医生正在治疗患者的枪伤。
The doctor is treating the patient's gunshot wound.
14
A 'qiāngshǒu' (枪手) can refer to a marksman or gunman, and also to a person hired to take an exam or complete a task for someone else.
他请了一个枪手替他参加考试，结果被学校发现并受到了严厉的处罚。
He hired someone to take the exam for him, and as a result, the school discovered it and imposed severe penalties.
15
The bolt of a gun, a mechanism that pushes cartridges into the chamber.
他熟练地拉动枪栓，将一发子弹送入枪膛，准备进行射击训练。
He skillfully pulled the bolt, chambering a round, preparing for shooting practice.
More words with 枪
- bù步qiāng枪Rifle
- hàn焊qiāng枪Welding torch, Welding gun
- chí持qiāng枪Carry a gun, Armed
- jiǎo缴qiāng枪Surrender arms, Lay down arms
- liè猎qiāng枪shotgun, hunting rifle
- niǎo鸟qiāng枪a fowling piece or air gun
- jī机guān关qiāng枪machine gun
- kǎ卡bīn宾qiāng枪carbine
- zhì掷biāo标qiāng枪javelin throwing
- biāo镖qiāng枪Javelin
- tái抬qiāng枪Raise the gun, Present arms
- qiāng枪shēng声gunshot, shot
- qiāng枪táng膛bore, chamber
- qiāng枪zhī支Firearms, Guns
- biāo标qiāng枪javelin, spear
- huǒ火qiāng枪musket, arquebus
- qiāng枪tóu头spearhead, muzzle
- yān烟qiāng枪pipe, junkie
- jīn金qiāng枪yú鱼tuna
- wán玩jù具qiāng枪toy gun
Idioms with 枪
- qiāng枪lín林dàn弹yǔ雨a hail of bullets
- àn暗jiàn箭míng明qiāng枪covert and overt attacks
- bǐ匕shǒu首tóu投qiāng枪sharp, critical articles
- bǐ笔qiāng枪zhǐ纸dàn弹war of words with writing
- dān单qiāng枪pǐ匹mǎ马To act alone without assistance
- dāo刀qiāng枪bù不rù入impervious to criticism or influence
- dāo刀qiāng枪rù入kù库store weapons, return to peace
- hè荷qiāng枪shí实dàn弹fully armed with loaded rifles
- jiā夹qiāng枪dài带gùn棍speak sarcastically or aggressively
- lín临zhèn阵mó磨qiāng枪make last-minute preparations
- míng明qiāng枪àn暗jiàn箭open attacks and hidden plots
- mó磨dāo刀cā擦qiāng枪prepare for battle
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Open the tool →Questions about 枪
What does 枪 mean in Chinese?
枪 (qiāng) means “Something that resembles a gun” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 枪?
枪 is pronounced qiāng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 枪 have?
枪 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 枪?
枪 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 枪?
The radical of 枪 is 木, and 枪 is a phono-semantic compound.
