zhǎng ㄓㄤˇ zoeng2

  • palm of the hand
  • sole of the foot
  • paw
  • horseshoe
  • to slap
  • to hold in one's hand
  • to wield

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 掌 (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

  • 擊掌! High five!
  • 擊掌。 Give me five.
  • 汤姆鼓掌。 Tom applauded.
  • 眾人鼓掌。 Everybody applauded.
  • 掌管指揮所。 Take control of the command post.

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