How to Write 强 (qiáng)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 强
The character 强 (Traditional: 強) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Strong". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 11-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 Money & Adjectives, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 强 is built on the radical Bow (弓), number 57. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound: 弓 (bow) + 虫 (insect/snake, originally representing the concept of a strong, coiling insect), implying strength and resistance.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 我们要不断加强自己的能力。
wǒmen yào bùduàn jiāqiáng zìjǐ de nénglì.
Traditional: 我們要不斷加強自己的能力。
ngo5 mun4 jiu3 bat1 dyun6 gaa1 koeng4 zi6 gei2 dik1 nang4 lik6.
"We must continuously strengthen our abilities."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as qiáng. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is koeng4. 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 '强'?
Other Characters in Level 2 Unit 5
Hope this tool helps your Chinese learning journey!
We built this site to ensure everyone has access to free stroke order visualizers without annoying paywalls or trial limits. If you find it helpful, supporting us on Ko-fi helps keep the site running!
☕ Support Us on Ko-fi