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创

创 (chuàng) · to establish

创 (chuàng) means “to establish”. It is made of 仓 + 刂 and has 6 strokes.

Break 创 into its parts

What 创 is made of

Origin hint: 刂 gives the meaning, 仓 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

创 stroke order

创 stroke order diagram: 6 strokes, numbered in writing order
创 is written with 6 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 创新

我们公司需要创新。Wǒmen gōngsī xūyào chuàngxīn.Our company needs innovation.
年轻人要敢于创新。Niánqīngrén yào gǎnyú chuàngxīn.Young people should dare to try new ideas.

Words with 创

Also built with 仓

Quick facts

Pinyinchuàng
Meaningto establish
Strokes6
Radical刀 (knife, #18)
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 创

What does 创 mean?

创 (chuàng) means “to establish”.

How many strokes does 创 have?

创 has 6 strokes.

What is the radical of 创?

The radical of 创 is 刀 (dāo, “knife”), Kangxi radical number 18.

What parts make up 创?

创 is made of 仓 (granary) and 刂 (knife).

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