常 (cháng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Frequency and Regularity

In these words, 常 adds the meaning of 'frequently' or 'regularly' to describe how often something happens.

HSK 3.0 · L3

Normalcy and Commonness

These words use 常 to express the idea of being normal, ordinary, or commonly accepted.

HSK 4

zhèng正

cháng常

normal; fine; generally speaking

HSK 5

píng平

cháng常

ordinarily; generally; usually

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

xún寻

cháng常

Common / Ordinary

HSK 5

cháng常

shí识

general knowledge

Everyday and Routine

These words describe things that are part of everyday life or routine activities.

HSK 5

rì日

cháng常

day-to-day; everyday; usual

HSK 6

jiā家

cháng常

the daily life of a family

HSK 5

zhào照

cháng常

as usual

HSK 6

wǎng往

cháng常

habitually in the past; as one used to do formerly

Abnormality and Extremes

These words use 常 to set a baseline of normalcy, which is then negated or intensified to describe something unusual or extreme.

HSK 2

fēi非

cháng常

extremely

HSK 6

fǎn反

cháng常

unusual; abnormal; perverse

HSK 6

yì异

cháng常

unusual; abnormal; anomalous

常 (cháng): Constant — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 常

How to Use 常

Frequency and Regularity

HSK Vocabulary: 常

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 3

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Normalcy and Commonness

Everyday and Routine

Abnormality and Extremes

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HSK (3.0) Level 3

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