常
Meaning:
common, general, normal; always, frequently, regularly
HSK 2
Frequency:
#2094
Pinyin:
cháng
Strokes:
11
Radical:
巾
How to Write 常 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "常" in Chinese
The Chinese character 常 (cháng) means "common, general, normal; always, frequently, regularly". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 常 include: 中常, 五常, 五常.
📚 Words and Phrases with 常
Common words containing this character
中常
ordinary
HSK 2
五常
see 五常市[Wu3 chang2 Shi4]
HSK 2
五常
the five cardinal virtues in traditional Chinese ethics: benevolence 仁[ren2], justice 義|义[yi4], propriety 禮|礼[li3], wisdom 智[zhi4] and honor 信[xin4]
HSK 2
伦常
proper human relationships
HSK 2
反常
unusual
HSK 2
太常
minister of ceremonies in imperial China
HSK 2
失常
not normal
HSK 2
如常
as usual
HSK 2
家常
the daily life of a family
HSK 2
寻常
usual; common; ordinary
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: cloth
Semantic component: 巾
Phonetic component: 尚
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "常"?
- The pinyin is cháng
- How many strokes does "常" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "常" mean?
- common, general, normal; always, frequently, regularly
- What is the radical of "常"?
- The radical is "巾"