HSK 1, n, 16 strokes, radical 木, rank #11627, Easy
橙
chéng
orange (color)
HSK 1, n, 16 strokes, radical 木, rank #11627, Easy
橙
chéng
orange
HSK 1, n, 16 strokes, radical 木, rank #11627, Easy
chéng(cheng2) T2
1orange tree
2orange (color)
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March 24, 2026
橙chéng(cheng2)
The character 橙 (chéng) primarily refers to the orange fruit and the color orange. It can denote both the literal fruit and the vibrant hue that resembles the color of the fruit. In contexts related to food, art, or descriptions, this word is commonly used to refer to these aspects.
Strokes16Radical木Frequency#11627DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, oranges are often associated with prosperity and good fortune, especially during Lunar New Year celebrations when they are given as gifts to symbolize wealth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright orange sun setting on an orange tree, casting a warm glow. The character 橙 consists of the radical '木' (tree) at the bottom, representing the orange tree, and '橙' itself sounds like 'chéng', which is reminiscent of the cheerful color of the fruit.
Meanings of 橙
chéng(cheng2)
1orange tree
2orange (color)
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About 橙
橙Simplified
16Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11627Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L1TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 橙
Quick Contrast
橘 (jú) - use 橙 when referring specifically to the orange fruit or color, while 橘 typically refers to tangerines or a related color.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 橙 with similar characters like 橘 (jú), which means tangerine. While both can refer to citrus fruits, it's important to use 橙 specifically for oranges. This word is neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 橙 connects with other color and fruit vocabulary, expanding learners' descriptive language skills. Students should practice using it in sentences about food, colors, or nature to enhance their fluency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the tones, pronouncing 橙 as 'chēng' instead of the correct 'chéng'. Additionally, some might use it interchangeably with other citrus fruits, which is inaccurate.
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Pronunciation of 橙
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 登 represents the sound.
1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
2The sound half登 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaytree
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 橙?
Decomposition of 橙
IDS Structure⿰木登
橙Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
登deng1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 橙?
How to say orange tree in Chinese
“orange tree” in Chinese is橙chéng
The character 橙 (chéng) primarily refers to the orange fruit and the color orange. It can denote both the literal fruit and the vibrant hue that resembles the color of the fruit. In contexts related to food, art, or descriptions, this word is commonly used to refer to these aspects.
When to use 橙
Learners often confuse 橙 with similar characters like 橘 (jú), which means tangerine. While both can refer to citrus fruits, it's important to use 橙 specifically for oranges. This word is neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
橙 or something close to it
橘 (jú) - use 橙 when referring specifically to the orange fruit or color, while 橘 typically refers to tangerines or a related color.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the tones, pronouncing 橙 as 'chēng' instead of the correct 'chéng'. Additionally, some might use it interchangeably with other citrus fruits, which is inaccurate.
Write 橙
橙
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Grammar Patterns of 橙
橙 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 3 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 5
Complete the Sentence
插图上是一簇杏____色的玫瑰，一共5朵。
The illustration shows a cluster of five roses coloured apricot orange.
Example Sentences for 橙 (10)
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插图上是一簇杏橙色的玫瑰，一共5朵。
chā tú shàng shì yī cù xìng chéng sè de méi guī， ， yī5 gòng。
The illustration shows a cluster of five roses coloured apricot orange.
