HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
呈
chéng
memorial
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
呈
chéng
petition
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
呈
chéng
to present (a certain appearance)
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
呈
chéng
to assume (a shape)
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
呈
chéng
to be (a certain color)
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
呈
chéng
to petition, to submit; to appear, to show
HSK 7, v, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #5224, Very Hard
chéng(cheng2) T2
1to present to a superior
2memorial
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March 24, 2026
呈chéng(cheng2)
The character 呈 (chéng) primarily means 'to present' or 'to show,' often in the context of presenting something to a superior or authority figure. It can also refer to the appearance of something, like assuming a shape or color. This character is frequently used in formal settings, such as in official documents or reports.
Strokes7Radical口Frequency#5224DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, presenting something formally, especially in business or government settings, is a sign of respect and professionalism. The act of presenting can often include rituals or specific formats that reflect hierarchy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand presentation where someone is holding a large, colorful sign to show what they have created. The character 呈 looks like a person standing tall (亻) next to a presentation board (呈). The 'ch' sound in 'chéng' can remind you of 'showing' something to someone.
Meanings of 呈
chéng(cheng2)
1to present to a superior
2memorial
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About 呈
呈Simplified
7Strokes
口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5224Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
呈 (chéng) vs 递 (dì) — use 呈 when emphasizing the act of presenting formally, while 递 focuses on the act of handing over or passing something.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 呈 with similar sounding words or characters, like 成 (chéng), which means 'to become.' It's important to remember that 呈 is more formal and typically used in written contexts. Be careful with the tone; the second tone (chéng) must be used correctly.
HSK Study Tips
Though not part of the official HSK levels, 呈 is a useful character for learners aiming for advanced proficiency. It connects with other formal verbs like 提交 (tíjiāo, to submit) and 申请 (shēnqǐng, to apply), so focus on using it in formal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 呈 with 见 (jiàn, to see) or 成 (chéng, to become), using it incorrectly in informal contexts. For instance, saying '我呈这个给你' (Wǒ chéng zhège gěi nǐ) instead of '我给你这个' (Wǒ gěi nǐ zhège) can sound overly formal and awkward.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 呈?
Decomposition of 呈
IDS Structure⿱口王
呈Full Character
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口kou3
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王Wang2
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How to say to present to a superior in Chinese
“to present to a superior” in Chinese is呈chéng
The character 呈 (chéng) primarily means 'to present' or 'to show,' often in the context of presenting something to a superior or authority figure. It can also refer to the appearance of something, like assuming a shape or color. This character is frequently used in formal settings, such as in official documents or reports.
When to use 呈
Common mistakes include confusing 呈 with similar sounding words or characters, like 成 (chéng), which means 'to become.' It's important to remember that 呈 is more formal and typically used in written contexts. Be careful with the tone; the second tone (chéng) must be used correctly.
呈 or something close to it
呈 (chéng) vs 递 (dì) — use 呈 when emphasizing the act of presenting formally, while 递 focuses on the act of handing over or passing something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 呈 with 见 (jiàn, to see) or 成 (chéng, to become), using it incorrectly in informal contexts. For instance, saying '我呈这个给你' (Wǒ chéng zhège gěi nǐ) instead of '我给你这个' (Wǒ gěi nǐ zhège) can sound overly formal and awkward.
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Grammar Patterns of 呈
呈 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这些花的花蕾是青铜色，开放后____明黄色。
The flowers are bronzy in bud and bright yellow when open.
