How to Write 肠 (cháng)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 肠
The character 肠 (Traditional: 腸) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Intestines". In our Level 3 curriculum, we focus on the 13-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Body Anatomy & Internal Organs, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 肠 is built on the radical flesh (月) 130. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound: heart/flesh radical 月 + phonetic 昜 (yáng). Refers to the internal bodily organ.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 他的肠胃不太好，不能吃太辣的食物。
Tā de chángwèi bù tài hǎo, bùnéng chī tài là de shíwù.
Traditional: 他的腸胃不太好，不能吃太辣的食物。
taa1 dik1 coeng4 wai6 bat1 taai3 hou2, bat1 nang4 hek3 taai3 laat6 dik1 sik6 mat6.
"His digestion is not very good; he cannot eat food that is too spicy."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as cháng. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is coeng4. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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