长
Meaning:
chief
HSK 2
Pinyin:
zhang3
Strokes:
4
Radical:
长
How to Write 长 - undefined Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "长" in Chinese
The Chinese character 长 (zhang3) means "chief". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 长 include: 久长, 亭长, 伸长.
📚 Words and Phrases with 长
Common words containing this character
久长
a long time
HSK 2
亭长
ancient official title
HSK 2
伸长
to stretch; to extend
HSK 2
保长
(math.) distance-preserving
HSK 2
保长
head of a bao 保[bao3] in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system
HSK 2
修长
slender
HSK 2
元长
Yuanchang township in Yunlin county 雲林縣|云林县[Yun2 lin2 xian4], Taiwan
HSK 2
兄长
elder brother
HSK 2
全长
overall length
HSK 2
冗长
long and tedious
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: unknown
Origin: From character_words
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "长"?
- The pinyin is zhang3
- How many strokes does "长" have?
- It has N/A strokes
- What does "长" mean?
- chief
- What is the radical of "长"?
- The radical is "长"