How to Write 张 (zhāng) in Chinese

Stroke order animation, 7-step breakdown, and a printable tracing worksheet for the character 张.

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Key facts

Character
张
Pinyin
zhāng (tone marks) · zhang (plain)
Strokes
7
Written in
Standard (simplified) Chinese, mainland stroke order

Watch the animation, study each numbered stroke below, then print the tracing sheet to practice by hand. Correct stroke order makes your handwriting faster, neater, and easier to memorize.

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (7 strokes)

Stroke 1
Stroke 2
Stroke 3
Stroke 4
Stroke 5
Stroke 6
Stroke 7

Printable practice sheet for 张

First cell shows the full character lightly; the following cells reveal one more stroke at a time. Print and trace with a pencil.

Frequently asked questions

How many strokes does 张 have?

The Chinese character 张 (zhāng) is written with 7 strokes. The correct stroke order is shown step by step above.

What is the pinyin of 张?

The pinyin of 张 is "zhāng" (zhang without tone marks).

How do you write 张 in Chinese?

Write 张 by following the 7-step stroke order animation on this page, then practice with the printable tracing worksheet. Each stroke is numbered and drawn in the standard order used in mainland China.

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