HSK 3
长
長
Meaning
- chief
- head
- elder
- to grow
- to develop
- to increase
- to enhance
- Traditional
- 長
- Pinyin
- zhǎng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
长
zhǎnglong, lasting; to excel in
Primary radical长 · long
長
zhǎnglong, lasting; to excel in
Primary radical長 · long
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details