How to Write 江 (jiāng)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 江
The character 江 (Traditional: 江) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "River (large)". In our Level 1 curriculum, we focus on the 6-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Time, Seasons & Places, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 江 is built on the radical Water (氵), 85. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A phono-semantic compound: the water radical 氵 indicates the meaning, and the phonetic component 工 (gōng) provides the sound (with a shift in rhyme).
Example Sentence
Simplified: 长江是中国最长的河流。
Chángjiāng shì Zhōngguó zuì cháng de héliú.
Traditional: 長江是中國最長的河流。
Coeng4 gong1 si6 zung1 gwok3 zeoi3 coeng4 dik1 ho4 lau4.
"The Yangtze River is the longest river in China."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as jiāng. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is gong1. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
What is the meaning of '江'?
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