彰 meaning and stroke order
Clear, manifest, obvious
How to write 彰, stroke by stroke
14 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 彰
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- clear
- conspicuous
- manifest
How 彰 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Sunlight.
彡 gives the meaning and 章 hints at the sound.
Radical: 彡 (hair), shared by 14 characters on this site.
How to remember 彰
章 (zhāng) gives the sound, and 彡 shows three streaks of light, like sunlight shining on something. When light falls on a page 章, it becomes clear and easy to see.
彰 mostly appears in formal words and set phrases about making something visible or praised, not on its own in speech. The most common word is 表彰 (biǎozhāng), to commend publicly. Example: 公司表彰了她的努力。 (Gōngsī biǎozhāng le tā de nǔlì.) The company commended her hard work.
Common mistake: Learners often write 章 alone or swap it with 樟 (zhāng, camphor tree) or 璋 (zhāng, a jade tablet). They sound the same, so check that the right side is 彡 and not a tree 木 or jade 王 on the left.
Common words with 彰
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 表彰 | biǎozhāng | to honor; to commend | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 彰
How many strokes are in 彰?
彰 is written with 14 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 彰 mean?
彰 (zhāng) means clear, manifest, obvious. A common word with it is 表彰 (biǎozhāng), meaning "to honor; to commend".
How do you pronounce 彰?
彰 is pronounced zhāng, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 彰?
The radical of 彰 is 彡, which carries the idea of "hair". Dictionaries list 彰 under this radical.
Is 彰 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 彰 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What does 相得益彰 mean?
相得益彰 (xiāng dé yì zhāng) is an idiom meaning two things bring out the best in each other. You might use it for food and wine that pair well, or two partners who complement each other.
Is 彰 used in names?
Yes, 彰 appears in place names and personal names. A well known example is 彰化 (Zhānghuà), a county and city in Taiwan.