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幢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
幢chuángbannerHSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢chuángclassifier for buildingsHSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢chuángcarriage curtain; sun screen; tent; measure word for buildingsHSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢chuángcarriage curtain (old)HSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢zhuàngbannerHSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢zhuàngclassifier for buildingsHSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢zhuàngcarriage curtain; sun screen; tent; measure word for buildingsHSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
幢zhuàngcarriage curtain (old)HSK 7, q, 15 strokes, radical 巾, rank #4471, Hard
chuáng(chuang2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1banner
  2. 2classifier for buildings
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March 24, 2026
幢chuáng(chuang2)

The character 幢 (chuáng) is primarily used as a classifier for buildings, similar to how we might say 'a unit of' in English. It is often employed in formal contexts when discussing architecture or the number of structures in an area, conveying a sense of magnitude and formality.

Strokes15Radical巾Frequency#4471DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the architectural skyline is a significant aspect of urban identity, and classifiers like 幢 reflect the importance of buildings in cultural discussions, especially in real estate and urban planning.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand building that stands out like a bright banner (幢) waving in the wind. The shape of the character resembles a roof (top part) over a solid structure (bottom part), helping you remember that it refers to buildings and structures.

Meanings of 幢

chuáng(chuang2)
primary
1banner
2classifier for buildings
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About 幢

幢Simplified
15Strokes
巾Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#4471Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 幢

Quick Contrast

栋 (dòng) - use 幢 (chuáng) when referring to buildings in a more formal context, while 栋 (dòng) is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand building that stands out like a bright banner (幢) waving in the wind. The shape of the character resembles a roof (top part) over a solid structure (bottom part), helping you remember that it refers to buildings and structures.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 幢 with non-building nouns, as it is specifically a measure word for architectural structures. It is typically used in more formal contexts, so be mindful of your audience when choosing to use this classifier.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 幢 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to architecture and measurement. Students should focus on its usage in context and practice distinguishing it from other classifiers like '座' (zuò) for buildings.

Cultural Note

In China, the architectural skyline is a significant aspect of urban identity, and classifiers like 幢 reflect the importance of buildings in cultural discussions, especially in real estate and urban planning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 幢 with other classifiers, mistakenly using it for smaller objects, like saying '两幢书' (liǎng chuáng shū) instead of '两本书' (liǎng běn shū) for books. Always ensure you use 幢 specifically for buildings.

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Pronunciation of 幢

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Etymology of 幢

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 童 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

curtain

Semantic (meaning)巾
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Phonetic (sound)童
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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 幢?

Decomposition of 幢

IDS Structure⿰巾童
幢Full Character
=
巾jin1
left
童Tong2
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 幢?

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幢

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Grammar Patterns of 幢

幢 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

还有其他的房子能像这____一样俯瞰首都吗？

What other home offers such a commanding view of the capital?

Example Sentences for 幢 (10)

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还有其他的房子能像这幢一样俯瞰首都吗？

huán yǒu qí tā de fáng zǐ néng xiàng zhè chuáng yī yàng fǔ kàn shǒu dū ma？

What other home offers such a commanding view of the capital?
2
一辆警车停在这幢房子前面。

yī liàng jǐng chē tíng zài zhè chuáng fáng zǐ qián miàn。

A police car was parked in front of the house.
3
大火是从一幢公寓大楼烧起的。

dà huǒ shì cóng yī chuáng gōng yù dà lóu shāo qǐ de。

It started a fire in a block of flats.
4
他注意到惠特克公园附近正在兴建一幢新楼。

tā zhù yì dào huì tè kè gōng yuán fù jìn zhèng zài xīng jiàn yī chuáng xīn lóu。

He noticed a new building going up near Whitaker Park.
5
这幢住有1,500名难民的大楼燃烧了好几个小时。

zhè chuáng zhù yǒu1,500 1,500 míng nán mín de dà lóu rán shāo le hǎo jī gè xiǎo。

The building housed 1,500 refugees and it burned for hours.
6
该市将拆掉这幢大楼，在这儿建个公园。

gāi shì jiāng chāi diào zhè chuáng dà lóu， ， zài zhè ér jiàn gè gōng。

The city will tear down the building and create a park.
7
他们纵火焚烧了停在那幢大楼外的车辆。

tā mén zòng huǒ fén shāo le tíng zài nà chuáng dà lóu wài de chē liàng。

They set fire to vehicles outside that building.
8
这幢楼刷的是浅灰色的灰泥，看上去有些陈旧。

zhè chuáng lóu shuā de shì qiǎn huī sè de huī ní， ， kàn shàng qù yǒu xiē chén。

The building was of greyish plaster and looked old.
9
山坡上有幢难看的灰色大房子。

shān pō shàng yǒu chuáng nán kàn de huī sè dà fáng zǐ。

Above on the hillside was a large, gaunt, grey house.
10
山丘上突然冒出一幢幢的房子。

shān qiū shàng tū rán mào chū yī chuáng chuáng de fáng zǐ。

Houses had sprung up out of nowhere on the hills.

Cultural Notes for 幢

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the architectural skyline is a significant aspect of urban identity, and classifiers like 幢 reflect the importance of buildings in cultural discussions, especially in real estate and urban planning.

Word Family of 幢

Words Containing This Character2
幢chuángclassifier for buildings
幢幢dancing
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Compound Meaning

What does 幢 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 幢

No, 幢 is generally reserved for larger buildings or structures; for smaller structures, use different classifiers like '个' (gè).