章 (zhāng) - Chapter — a section of a book or & also means seal, stamp, regulations, order, or a

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zhāng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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章 · zhāng

Chapter — a section of a book or document;

also means seal, stamp, regulations, order, or a surname.

Chapter — a section of a book oralso means seal, stamp, regulations, order, or a

Usage highlights

ChapterArticleOfficial sealRegulationsOrderBadge

Synonyms

  • 篇— piece (of writing)
  • 节— section
  • 印— seal

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos, disorder
  • 散— scattered, loose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The next chapter of the novel (小说的下一章).
  • He wrote a new article (写了一篇新文章).
  • The official seal is required (需要官方印章).
  • We must follow the rules and regulations (遵守规章制度).

Collocations

  • Chapter(章节)
  • Article(文章)
  • Official seal(印章)
  • Regulations(章程)
  • Order(章法)
  • Badge(徽章)

Idioms

  • In an orderly way(井然有序)
  • To quote out of context(断章取义)
  • To make an example of(杀一儆百)
  • Brilliant literary talent(文采斐然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for official seals and documents, symbolizing authority and order.
  • In literature, it represents structured composition and chapters in books.
  • Commonly used as a surname in Chinese culture.

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