Chinese characters for “cheng”
33 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
chēng
balanced
10 strokesto support, to prop up, to brace
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6willow, tamarisk
9 strokesto balance, to fit
9 strokesrazor clam
11 strokesvariant of 撐|撑[cheng1]
12 strokesbalanced
14 strokesto support, to prop up, to brace
15 strokesto gaze, to look, to stare
16 strokesSecond tone
chéng
to accomplish
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6castle, city, town
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4ride, mount
10 strokes · HSK 2.0 L5orange
16 strokes · HSK 2.0 L6to aid, to assist, to rescue
6 strokesto petition, to submit
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty
8 strokesjamb, door stop
8 strokeshonest, sincere, true
8 strokesa large, pear-shaped earthenware jar
10 strokesbright, clear, splendid
10 strokessurname
11 strokesto discipline, to punish, to reprimand, to warn
12 strokesprocess, rules
12 strokesto take off clothes
12 strokesa raised path between fields, a dike
13 strokeshonest, sincere, true
13 strokeshangover
14 strokesclear, limpid, pure
15 strokesto discipline, to punish, to reprimand, to warn
19 strokesThird tone
chěng
Fourth tone
chèng
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