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沧

沧 (cāng) · azure

7 strokesLeft–right

沧 (cāng) means “azure”. It is made of 氵 + 仓 and has 7 strokes.

Break 沧 into its parts

What 沧 is made of

沧 stroke order

沧 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
沧 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 饱经沧桑

这位老人饱经沧桑,却一直很乐观。Zhè wèi lǎorén bǎojīngcāngsāng, què yìzhí hěn lèguān.This old man has been through a lot but is always optimistic.
这座古城饱经沧桑,仍然很美。Zhè zuò gǔchéng bǎojīngcāngsāng, réngrán hěn měi.This ancient town has been through a lot and is still beautiful.

Words with 沧

Also built with 氵

Quick facts

Pinyincāng
Meaningazure
Strokes7
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 沧

What does 沧 mean?

沧 (cāng) means “azure”.

How many strokes does 沧 have?

沧 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 沧?

沧 is made of 氵 (water) and 仓 (granary).

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