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攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
攘 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

攘 Stroke Order — How to Write 攘

Stroke Order

攘 is written in 20 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

攘 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌襄

攘 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 襄 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 17 more strokes

攘 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • rǎng

Meanings of 攘 in Chinese

1

rǎng攘

To seize, usurp, steal, or appropriate, often by force or improper means.
他竟然公开攘窃别人的劳动成果，真是无耻。
He openly stole others' hard work, how shameless.
To push away, repel, or get rid of, often implying an effort to remove obstacles or undesirable elements.
我们应该共同努力，攘除生活中的烦恼
We should work together to clear away the troubles in our lives.
Disorderly; bustling; confused; chaotic.
假日期间，景区总是熙熙攘攘，热闹非凡。
During holidays, the scenic area is always bustling with activity and extraordinarily lively.
To roll up (sleeves or arms), often in preparation for action or a challenge.
他攘臂而起，准备迎接新的挑战。
He rolled up his sleeves, ready to face new challenges.

Common Words and Phrases with 攘

1
rǎng攘bì臂
To roll up one's sleeves and bare one's arms, typically to show readiness, excitement, or anger.
为了迎接即将到来的挑战，队员们个个攘臂，摩拳擦掌，决心要取得优异成绩。
To meet the upcoming challenge, every team member rolled up their sleeves and geared up, determined to achieve excellent results.
2
rǎng攘chú除
to get rid of; to eliminate
为了社区的和谐与安宁，我们必须齐心协力，攘除一切不文明的行为。
To ensure the harmony and tranquility of the community, we must work together to eliminate all uncivilized behaviors.
3
rǎng攘duó夺
To seize, plunder, or usurp something, often by force or unfair means.
他想方设法攘夺了同事们的劳动成果。
He tried every means to usurp the fruits of his colleagues' labor.
4
rǎng攘mèi袂
to push up one's sleeves
他攘袂而起，准备迎接新的挑战。
He rolled up his sleeves, ready to embrace new challenges.
5
rǎng攘rǎng攘
Bustling and crowded; disorderly
元宵节的庙会上，人们摩肩接踵，熙熙攘攘，好不热闹。
At the Lantern Festival temple fair, people were shoulder to shoulder, bustling and noisy, creating a very lively atmosphere.
6
rǎng攘wǎng往xī熙lái来
bustling with people; a constant stream of people coming and going
每逢周末，这座城市的商业中心总是攘往熙来，热闹非凡。
Every weekend, the city's commercial center is always bustling with people coming and going, exceptionally lively.
7
rǎng攘wéi为jǐ己yǒu有
To seize or appropriate something belonging to others and claim it as one's own.
他竟然想把别人的研究成果攘为己有，真是太不道德了。
He actually tried to appropriate others' research findings as his own, which is truly unethical.

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Questions about 攘

What does 攘 mean in Chinese?

攘 (rǎng) means “To seize” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 攘?

攘 is pronounced rǎng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 攘 have?

攘 has 20 strokes.

How do you write 攘?

攘 is written in 20 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 攘?

The radical of 攘 is 扌, and 攘 is a phono-semantic compound.