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常
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Stroke order — 11 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 常
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 非常 | fēi cháng | very; really; unusual; extraordinary |
| 经常 | jīng cháng | frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily |
| 正常 | zhèng cháng | regular; normal |
| 常识 | cháng shí | common sense; general knowledge |
| 平常 | píng cháng | ordinary; common |
| 日常 | rì cháng | day-to-day; daily; everyday |
| 通常 | tōng cháng | regular; usual |
| 照常 | zhào cháng | as usual |
FAQ
How many strokes does 常 have?
常 has 11 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 常?
The pinyin for 常 is cháng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄔㄤˊ.
What does 常 mean in Chinese?
常 means: surname Chang. It appears in common words such as 非常、经常、正常.