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蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蹭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

蹭 Stroke Order — How to Write 蹭

Stroke Order

蹭 is written in 19 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 足, 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.

蹭 Radical and Character Components

Components:足曾

蹭 is a phono-semantic compound: 足 (foot) carries the meaning, while 曾 indicates the sound.

Radical: 足 + 12 more strokes

蹭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • cèng

Meanings of 蹭 in Chinese

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cèng蹭

To rub, graze, or scrape against something, often causing wear or damage.
他骑车的时候不小心蹭到了路边的石头，裤子都蹭破了。
When he was riding his bike, he accidentally scraped against a stone by the roadside, and his pants got torn.
To get something (like dirt, stain, or paint) on oneself or one's clothing by brushing or rubbing against a surface.
他走路不小心，裤腿蹭上了泥。
He wasn't careful while walking, and his pant leg got mud on it.
to dawdle; to procrastinate; to waste time
别蹭时间了，快点把作业写完吧！
Don't waste time, finish your homework quickly!
To move slowly and gradually, often with difficulty or reluctance, inching forward step by step.
他腿受了伤，只能一步一步地往前蹭
His leg was injured, so he could only hobble forward step by step.
Cèngdèng (蹭蹬) describes being in a difficult or frustrating situation, struggling to advance, or feeling down and out due to setbacks and lack of opportunities.
他这些年事业蹭蹬，总是遇不到好的机会。
His career has been struggling these past few years; he always seems to miss good opportunities.
To freeload; to take advantage of someone's hospitality or resources without paying or contributing.
小明经常去朋友家蹭饭吃
Xiao Ming often goes to his friend's house to cadge a meal.

Common Words and Phrases with 蹭

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cèng蹭dèng蹬
To suffer setbacks; to be in a difficult or unlucky situation.
他这几年事业蹭蹬，总是遇上各种不顺。
His career has been difficult these past few years, always encountering various setbacks.

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Questions about 蹭

What does 蹭 mean in Chinese?

蹭 (cèng) means “To rub” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 蹭?

蹭 is pronounced cèng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 蹭 have?

蹭 has 19 strokes.

How do you write 蹭?

蹭 is written in 19 strokes, starting from the radical 足. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 蹭?

The radical of 蹭 is 足, and 蹭 is a phono-semantic compound.