Meaning of 闯
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to rush
- to charge
- to dash
- to break through
- to temper oneself (through battling hardships)
How to use 闯
闯 means to charge or break through, often boldly or without permission, and it also describes going out to make your way in the world, as in 闯天下 (chuǎng tiānxià). It appears in many common words like 闯红灯 and 闯祸. Example: 他不小心闯了红灯。(Tā bù xiǎoxīn chuǎng le hóngdēng.) He accidentally ran a red light.
闯 is a horse 马 (mǎ) inside a door 门 (mén). Picture a horse bursting through a doorway, and you have the idea of rushing or charging in.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 闯 (chuǎng) with 闪 (shǎn, to flash; to dodge), which has 人 inside the door instead of 马. Also watch the tone: it is third tone chuǎng, not first tone chuāng like 窗 (window).
闯 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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闯 chuǎng · to rush · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 闯.
Questions about 闯
What does 闯 mean?
闯 (chuǎng) means "to rush; to charge" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 闯?
闯 is made of 1 character: 闯 (6 strokes). That is 6 strokes in total.
Is 闯 an HSK word?
Yes. 闯 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 闯 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 闯 is written 闖.
What does 闯祸 mean and how is it used?
闯祸 (chuǎnghuò) means to get into trouble or cause a mess. It is often said about children or careless mistakes, as in 你又闯祸了 (nǐ yòu chuǎnghuò le), You got into trouble again.
Can 闯 have a positive meaning?
Yes. It can describe bravely facing hardship to build a life or career, as in 出去闯一闯 (chūqù chuǎng yi chuǎng), go out and try your luck in the world. The tone depends on context, since 闯入 or 擅闯 sound negative.