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账 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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账
zhàng
account
HSK 6, n, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #8505, Hard
账
zhàng
bill
HSK 6, n, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #8505, Hard
账
zhàng
debt
HSK 6, n, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #8505, Hard
账
zhàng
accounts, bills; credit, debt
HSK 6, n, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #8505, Hard
zhàng(zhang4)zhang T4
1account
2bill
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March 24, 2026
账(賬)zhàng(zhang4)
The character 账 (zhàng) primarily refers to an account or a bill, often related to financial contexts such as debts or credits. It's commonly used in banking, bookkeeping, and everyday transactions where financial records are involved.
Strokes8Radical贝Frequency#8505DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, managing accounts and debts is highly regarded, and the practice of keeping accurate financial records dates back to ancient times. The concept of being in debt or having outstanding bills is often associated with personal responsibility and social standing.
Memory tip
Imagine a large ledger (the form of 账) where you write down all your bills and accounts. The left side features the radical '贝' (shell), which relates to money, reminding you that this character deals with financial matters.
Meanings of 账
zhàng(zhang4)
1account
2bill
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About 账
账Simplified
賬Traditional
8Strokes
贝Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8505Frequency Rank
本Measure Word
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
账 (zhàng) vs 账户 (zhànghù) — use 账 for general accounts or bills, while 账户 specifically refers to a bank account.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing the fourth tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding characters. 账 is often used in compound words, such as 账单 (zhàng dān) for 'bill' or 账户 (zhàng hù) for 'account'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 账 is not included in the official HSK levels, it is useful for learners around HSK 3-4 as it connects with common financial vocabulary. Focus on using it in context with phrases like 'pay the bill' and 'check the account'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 账 with 常 (cháng), leading to sentences like '我需要常我的账' instead of the correct '我需要查我的账'. Make sure to use 查 (chá) for 'check' when referring to accounts.
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Pronunciation of 账
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账 = 贝 + 长. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 账
IDS Structure⿰贝长
账Full character
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贝Bei4
left
长chang2
right
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Parts
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How to say account in Chinese
“account” in Chinese is账zhàng
The character 账 (zhàng) primarily refers to an account or a bill, often related to financial contexts such as debts or credits. It's commonly used in banking, bookkeeping, and everyday transactions where financial records are involved.
When to use 账
Be careful with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing the fourth tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding characters. 账 is often used in compound words, such as 账单 (zhàng dān) for 'bill' or 账户 (zhàng hù) for 'account'.
账 or something close to it
账 (zhàng) vs 账户 (zhànghù) — use 账 for general accounts or bills, while 账户 specifically refers to a bank account.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 账 with 常 (cháng), leading to sentences like '我需要常我的账' instead of the correct '我需要查我的账'. Make sure to use 查 (chá) for 'check' when referring to accounts.
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账
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Grammar patterns of 账
账 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
