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常 (cháng) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

常

cháng

always, ever

HSK 211 strokesRadical: 巾 (turban)

Full dictionary entry for 常 →

Character Breakdown

Components: ⺌ + 口 + 巾

A cloth banner in the mouth — constant, often

Details

Pinyin	cháng
Meanings	always, ever
Stroke Count	11
Radical	巾 (#50 — turban)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#66 most common

Words Containing 常

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
非常	fēicháng	very	HSK 2
经常	jīngcháng	Often	HSK 3
正常	zhèngcháng	normal	HSK 4
常识	chángshí	common sense	HSK 5
平常	píngcháng	Usual	HSK 5
通常	tōngcháng	usually	HSK 5
日常	rìcháng	daily	HSK 5
照常	zhàocháng	as usual	HSK 5
常	cháng	always, ever	HSK 6
常常	chángcháng	often, frequently	HSK 6
常规	chángguī	routine, normal	HSK 6
常见	chángjiàn	common, frequently seen	HSK 6
常年	chángnián	all year round	HSK 6
常务	chángwù	routine, day-to-day	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

尝

常 (cháng) ≠ 尝

赏

常 (cháng) ≠ 赏

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 常 mean in Chinese?

常 (cháng) means "always, ever" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 常 have?

The Chinese character 常 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (turban).

What is the radical of 常?

The radical of 常 is 巾 (turban, Kangxi radical #50).

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