Character

常

cháng HSK 1

常 cháng HSK 1

1. ordinary, common, general
2. unchanging, fixed, constant
3. often, frequently, constantly
4. ethical norms governing human relations in feudal society
5. a surname
6. normal, regular

Words using 常 as cháng (24)

Structure & writing

常 cháng — ordinary, common, general

常 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 尚 shàng — to revere; to value highly

尚 is a component in 12 characters

HSK 1

常 cháng ordinary, common, general

HSK 3

尝 cháng to taste; to sample food

HSK 4

堂 táng main hall; large imposing room 趟 tàng measure word for trips or journeys (round trips, comings and goings) 躺 tǎng to lie down (of a person on a surface, or of a vehicle/object tipped over)

HSK 5

掌 zhǎng palm of the hand 赏 shǎng to bestow gifts or money upon a subordinate or junior

HSK 7

倘 tǎng if; supposing that 党 dǎng political party; in China, specifically refers to the Communist Party of China 敞 chǎng (of buildings, courtyards, etc.) spacious and open; unobstructed 淌 tǎng （of liquid）to flow down, to trickle 裳 shang clothing; used in "衣裳"

2 巾 jīn — cloth used for wiping, wrapping, or covering things

巾 is a component in 26 characters

HSK 1

市 shì marketplace; place for trading 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 常 cháng ordinary, common, general

HSK 2

帮 bāng to help; to assist

HSK 3

刷 shuā brush (a tool made of bristles, palm fiber, etc. for cleaning or applying substances) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object

HSK 4

帅 shuài supreme commander of an army; highest military rank 帽 mào hat; cap (worn on the head for warmth, shade, protection, or decoration) 幅 fú width of cloth, wool, or silk fabric

HSK 5

币 bì currency; money used as a medium of exchange 席 xí mat woven from reed, bamboo, or grass strips, used to cover a bed, floor, or build a shelter 幕 mù large piece of cloth, silk, or felt used as a cover; tent

HSK 6

佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 帆 fān sail (cloth on a ship's mast to catch the wind) 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology

HSK 7

帐 zhàng curtain; canopy; tent (made of cloth or other material for shelter) 帕 pà small square cloth for wiping hands or face; handkerchief 帖 tiě invitation card 帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 帚 zhǒu broom; tool for sweeping away dust, dirt, and grime

Show more HSK 7 characters (+5)

帜 zhì flag; banner 帷 wéi curtain; tent curtain surrounding an area 幄 wò (lit.) tent; canopy 幢 zhuàng measure word for buildings 砸 zá to strike or smash with a heavy object; (of a heavy object) to fall on something

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