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长
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Stroke order — 4 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 长
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 长 | zhǎng | chief; head |
| 校长 | xiào zhǎng | (college, university) president; headmaster |
| 增长 | zēng zhǎng | to grow; to increase |
| 长城 | Cháng chéng | the Great Wall |
| 长江 | Cháng Jiāng | Yangtze River, or Chang Jiang |
| 成长 | chéng zhǎng | to mature; to grow |
| 延长 | yán cháng | to prolong; to extend |
| 长途 | cháng tú | long distance |
FAQ
How many strokes does 长 have?
长 has 4 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 长?
The pinyin for 长 is zhǎng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄓㄤˇ.
What does 长 mean in Chinese?
长 means: chief; head. It appears in common words such as 长、校长、增长.
What is the traditional form of 长?
The traditional form of 长 is 長.