zēng ㄗㄥ zang1 HSK 5

  • (bound form) to increase; to augment; to add to

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 增 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我增加了體重。 I've gained weight.
  • 人口正在增長。 The population is growing.
  • 人口穩定地增加。 There was a steady increase in population.
  • 汽车的数量在增长。 The number of cars is on the increase.
  • 她最近增加了體重。 She has put on weight recently.

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