Stroke order for 张

zhāng
HSK 3HSK 2 (Write)Most Common

Basic Meaning

v
often used for physical actions like opening a mouth or stretching something
to open or spread out something that is closed or tight
使合拢的东西分开或使紧缩的东西放开。
Words:
张嘴张牙舞爪纲举目张张弓射箭一张一弛
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (zhāng)(gōng)(shè)(jiàn)()(yào)()(qiǎo)
    Drawing a bow to shoot an arrow requires skill.
  2. ()(zhāng)(zuǐ)()(le)(ge)()(qiàn)
    He opened his mouth and yawned.
v
commonly used in contexts like decorating or posting things
to arrange or display; to set up
铺排陈设。
Words:
张灯结彩大张筵席铺张张贴大张旗鼓
Sentences:
  1. (jié)()(shí)(jiē)(shàng)(zhāng)(dēng)(jié)(cǎi)
    During festivals, the streets are decorated with lanterns and banners.
  2. ()(men)(zài)(qiáng)(shàng)(zhāng)(tiē)(hǎi)(bào)
    They are posting posters on the wall.
v
can imply exaggeration or enlargement, often in abstract contexts
to expand or exaggerate
扩大;夸张。
Words:
夸张扩张张大其词明目张胆张扬
Sentences:
  1. ()()(huan)(kuā)(zhāng)()(jiǎng)()(shì)
    He likes to tell stories in an exaggerated way.
  2. (gōng)()()(huà)(kuò)(zhāng)()()
    The company plans to expand its business.
v
usually in phrases indicating looking around or peering
to look or gaze
看;望。
Words:
东张西望张望
Sentences:
  1. ()(dōng)(zhāng)西()(wàng)()(zhǎo)(péng)(yǒu)
    He looked around to find his friend.
  2. (zhāng)(wàng)(chuāng)(wài)(kàn)(dào)(xià)()(le)
    Looking out the window, he saw it was raining.
v
specifically refers to shops starting operations
to open for business (of a shop)
商店开业。
Words:
新张开张关张
Sentences:
  1. (kāi)(zhāng)()(tiān)(yǒu)(hěn)(duō)()(rén)
    There were many customers on the opening day.
q
used as a classifier; e.g., for paper, beds, mouths, bows
measure word for flat or stretchable things, mouths, faces, or bows
①用于有延展平面的东西。纸、皮子、床、桌子等。②用于嘴、脸。③用于弓。
Words:
一张画两张纸一张嘴一张弓一张床
Sentences:
  1. ()(mǎi)(le)()(zhāng)(huà)(guà)(zài)(qiáng)(shàng)
    I bought a painting and hung it on the wall.
  2. ()(yǒu)()(zhāng)(gōng)(yòng)(lái)(shè)(jiàn)
    He has a bow for shooting arrows.
v
specific to stringed instruments or bows, often in literal or metaphorical contexts
to tighten the string of a bow or musical instrument
把弓弦或琴瑟的弦绷紧。
Words:
张弓改弦更张
Sentences:
  1. (zhāng)(gōng)()(yào)(hěn)()(de)()()
    Tightening a bow requires a lot of strength.
adj
descriptive adjective, often with negative connotations
unrestrained; arrogant
放纵,无拘束。
Words:
嚣张乖张
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(tài)()(hěn)(xiāo)(zhāng)
    His attitude is very arrogant.
  2. (xíng)(wéi)(guāi)(zhāng)(ràng)(rén)(tǎo)(yàn)
    Unrestrained behavior makes people dislike it.
v
can refer to physical tension or stress, related to relaxation
to tense up or become tight
绷紧。
Words:
张弛紧张一张一弛
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (kǎo)(shì)(qián)()(hěn)(jǐn)(zhāng)
    He was very tense before the exam.
  2. (zhāng)(chí)(yǒu)()(duì)(shēn)()(hǎo)
    Balancing tension and relaxation is good for the body.

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