Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "丈", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "丈", and master the standard way of writing the character "丈".
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丈 [zhàng]
Definition:
1. A unit of length in the Chinese traditional system, equivalent to ten feet.
Example: 万丈高楼 (a ten thousand zhang tall building).
2. To measure length and area.
Example: 丈量 (to measure).
3. A term of respect for elderly men.
Example:丈人 (an elder man; also refers to father-in-law in a respectful manner).
Additional Meanings:
1. In ancient times, a respectful term for older men.
Example: elder person.
2. Husband; commonly used to refer to the husbands of one’s aunt, mother’s sister, etc.
Example: 姑丈 (husband of aunt).
Actions:
1. To support or lean with the hand, later referred to as "杖" (zhàng).
Example: support with the hand.
2. To measure land.
Example:丈田分地 (to measure land).
引 (Referenced Context):
- In classic texts, it is mentioned that丈 is equal to ten feet.
- Various literary examples involving丈 illustrate its usage in historical and poetic contexts.
例 (Examples):
-丈尺: to measure using the units of丈 and尺.
-丈六: one zhang and six feet;丈数: more than one zhang.
-丈人行: respecting elders;丈母: mother-in-law.
Overall, the character "丈" encompasses concepts of measurement, respect for elders, and familial relationships in terms of marriage.