长长Stroke order for 长

cháng/
zhǎng
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Basic Meaning

adj
Opposite of 短; can describe physical length or duration.
long (in space or time)
两点之间的距离大（包括空间和时间的）（跟“短”相对，同）。
Words:
狭长长期很长长度长期以来
Antonyms:
短少
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)们(men)计(jì)划(huà)了(le)一(yī)个(gè)长(cháng)期(qī)的(de)合(hé)作(zuò)项(xiàng)目(mù)。
    We planned a long-term cooperation project.
  2. 这(zhè)条(tiáo)河(hé)很(hěn)长(cháng)，水(shuǐ)流(liú)很(hěn)急(jí)。
    This river is very long, and the current is fast.
n
Often used for texts or talks that are long in content.
lengthy (in writing or speech)
篇幅大；话很多。
Words:
长篇大论长篇小说长篇长话短说
Antonyms:
短
Sentences:
  1. 请(qǐng)不(bú)要(yào)长(cháng)篇(piān)大(dà)论(lùn)，简(jiǎn)单(dān)说(shuō)明(míng)就(jiù)好(hǎo)。
    Please don't give a lengthy speech; just explain it simply.
  2. 他(tā)写(xiě)了(le)一(yī)篇(piān)长(cháng)篇(piān)小(xiǎo)说(shuō)，内(nèi)容(róng)很(hěn)丰(fēng)富(fù)。
    He wrote a long novel with rich content.
n
Refers to a person's strong points or skills.
strength; specialty; advantage
长处，专精的技能，优点。
Words:
特长专长各有所长一技之长取长补短
Synonyms:
善优专
Antonyms:
拙劣短
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)的(de)特(tè)长(cháng)是(shì)绘(huì)画(huà)，经(jīng)常(cháng)获(huò)奖(jiǎng)。
    His specialty is painting, and he often wins awards.
  2. 每(měi)个(gè)人(rén)都(dōu)有(yǒu)自(zì)己(jǐ)的(de)长(cháng)处(chù)，应(yīng)该(gāi)互(hù)相(xiāng)学(xué)习(xí)。
    Everyone has their own strengths and should learn from each other.
v
Used to indicate proficiency in a specific area.
to be good at; to excel in
擅长，对某事做得特别好。
Words:
特长专长长处擅长长于
Synonyms:
善精专
Antonyms:
拙生弱
Sentences:
  1. 她(tā)擅(shàn)长(cháng)唱(chàng)歌(gē)，声(shēng)音(yīn)很(hěn)优(yōu)美(měi)。
    She is good at singing, and her voice is very beautiful.
  2. 他(tā)长(cháng)于(yú)数(shù)学(xué)，经(jīng)常(cháng)帮(bāng)助(zhù)同(tóng)学(xué)解(jiě)题(tí)。
    He excels in math and often helps classmates solve problems.

Writing & Component

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Common Words

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duì zhǎng队长

leader of a team; captain

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zǔ zhǎng组长

group leader; team leader

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shì zhǎng市长

mayor

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zhǎng dà长大

grow up; mature.

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jiā zhǎng家长

parent; guardian

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bān zhǎng班长

class monitor; squad leader