唱
Meaning:
to sing, to chant, to call; ditty, song
HSK 2
Frequency:
#1078
Pinyin:
chàng
Strokes:
11
Radical:
口
How to Write 唱 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "唱" in Chinese
The Chinese character 唱 (chàng) means "to sing, to chant, to call; ditty, song". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 唱 include: 主唱, 伴唱, 假唱.
📚 Words and Phrases with 唱
Common words containing this character
主唱
to sing the lead vocals
HSK 2
伴唱
vocal accompaniment
HSK 2
假唱
to lip-sync (singing)
HSK 2
传唱
to pass on a song
HSK 2
原唱
to sing the original version of a song (as opposed to a cover version)
HSK 2
合唱
chorus
HSK 2
吟唱
to chant
HSK 2
哼唱
to hum
HSK 2
唱K
(slang) to sing karaoke
HSK 2
唱功
singing skill
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: mouth
Semantic component: 口
Phonetic component: 昌
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "唱"?
- The pinyin is chàng
- How many strokes does "唱" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "唱" mean?
- to sing, to chant, to call; ditty, song
- What is the radical of "唱"?
- The radical is "口"