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撞
zhuàng
to hit
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
撞
zhuàng
to strike
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
撞
zhuàng
to meet by accident
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
撞
zhuàng
to run into
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
撞
zhuàng
to bump against
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
撞
zhuàng
to bump into
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
撞
zhuàng
to bump into, to collide, to hit, to knock against
HSK 5, v, 15 strokes, radical 扌, rank #959, Hard
zhuàng(zhuang4)zhuang T4
1to hit
2to strike
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March 24, 2026
撞zhuàng(zhuang4)
The character 撞 (zhuàng) primarily means 'to hit' or 'to collide.' It is commonly used in contexts involving physical impact, such as in traffic accidents or when two objects come into contact. Additionally, it can imply a chance encounter or meeting someone unexpectedly.
Strokes15Radical扌Frequency#959DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of an unexpected meeting or '撞见' often carries a sense of fate or destiny, reflecting the belief that chance encounters can have significant implications in one's life.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'drum' (the radical '撞' looks like a drum being struck) that you accidentally bump into while walking. The sound of the drum represents the action of hitting, which connects to the pronunciation 'zhuàng'. Visualize yourself 'zhuàng'-ing into it!
Meanings of 撞
zhuàng(zhuang4)
1to hit
2to strike
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About 撞
撞Simplified
15Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#959Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
撞 (zhuàng) vs 碰 (pèng) — use 撞 for forceful collisions, while 碰 is for lighter touches or contacts.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 'zhuàng' is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as '撞车' (to collide with a car) or '撞见' (to run into someone). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '撞' connects well with other verbs related to physical actions, such as '打' (to hit) and '碰' (to touch). Focus on its usage in different contexts, especially in phrases related to accidents or unexpected meetings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '撞' with '碰' (pèng), both meaning to hit or bump against; however, '撞' implies a more forceful impact. For example, saying '我碰了她' (I bumped her) instead of '我撞了她' (I hit her) can misrepresent the intensity of the action.
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撞 = 扌 + 童. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 撞
IDS Structure⿰扌童
撞Full character
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扌shou3
left
童Tong2
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How to say to hit in Chinese
“to hit” in Chinese is撞zhuàng
The character 撞 (zhuàng) primarily means 'to hit' or 'to collide.' It is commonly used in contexts involving physical impact, such as in traffic accidents or when two objects come into contact. Additionally, it can imply a chance encounter or meeting someone unexpectedly.
When to use 撞
Be cautious with the tone; 'zhuàng' is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as '撞车' (to collide with a car) or '撞见' (to run into someone). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words.
撞 or something close to it
撞 (zhuàng) vs 碰 (pèng) — use 撞 for forceful collisions, while 碰 is for lighter touches or contacts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '撞' with '碰' (pèng), both meaning to hit or bump against; however, '撞' implies a more forceful impact. For example, saying '我碰了她' (I bumped her) instead of '我撞了她' (I hit her) can misrepresent the intensity of the action.
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Grammar patterns of 撞
撞 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 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.
The kitten suddenly ran out and was almost hit by a car.
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在拥挤的地铁站，我的行李被人撞得掉到了地上。
Zài yōng jǐ de dì tiě zhàn, wǒ de xíng lǐ bèi rén zhuàng de diào dào le dì shang.
In the crowded subway station, my luggage was hit and fell to the ground.
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Word Family of 撞
Words containing this character20
撞zhuàngto bump into
碰撞pèngzhuàngto collide
撞击zhuàngjīto strike撞擊
相撞xiāngzhuàngcollision
撞车zhuàngchēto crash (into another car)撞車
撞倒zhuàngdǎoto knock down
撞见zhuàngjiànto meet by accident撞見
冲撞chōngzhuàngto collide衝撞
撞死zhuàngsǐto run over sb
莽撞mǎngzhuàngrude and impetuous
撞伤zhuàngshāngbruise撞傷
跌跌撞撞diēdiezhuàngzhuàngto stagger along
横冲直撞héngchōngzhízhuàngto barge橫衝直撞
顶撞dǐngzhuàngto contradict (elders or superiors)頂撞
撞针zhuàngzhēnfiring pin撞針
撞毁zhuànghuǐto smash撞毀
误打误撞wùdǎwùzhuàngaccidentally誤打誤撞
对撞duìzhuàngto collide對撞
对撞机duìzhuàngjīa particle collider對撞機
撞球zhuàngqiúbilliards
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Words with 撞
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Frequently asked questions about 撞
Some common phrases with 撞 include '撞车' (zhuàngchē), which means 'car accident', and '撞见' (zhuàngjiàn), which means 'to run into someone unexpectedly.' These phrases help convey different situations where the action of bumping or striking is involved.
撞 (zhuàng) typically refers to bumping into something or someone, while 打 (dǎ) usually means to hit or strike with force. While both can imply an action of impact, 撞 is more about collision, and 打 can refer to a broader range of hitting actions, such as hitting a person or an object.
撞 (zhuàng) means to knock against or bump into something. It can also refer to running into someone by accident or striking an object. This verb is commonly used in various contexts, such as describing accidents or unexpected encounters.
You can use 撞 (zhuàng) in sentences to describe an action where something comes into contact with another object. For example, '我不小心撞到了桌子' means 'I accidentally bumped into the table.' This verb can also be used in phrases like '撞见' (zhuàngjiàn), meaning 'to run into someone.'
'我在街上撞见了我的老朋友' means 'I ran into my old friend on the street.'
'撞' can also refer to non-physical meetings, such as running into someone unexpectedly.
'撞车' (car collision) and '撞见' (to meet by chance) are frequently used.
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