Zēng ㄗㄥ cang4

  • surname Zeng

céng ㄘㄥˊ cang4 HSK 4 進階級 · Level 3

  • once
  • already
  • ever (in the past)
  • former
  • previously
  • (past tense marker used before verb or clause)

zēng ㄗㄥ cang4

  • great- (grandfather, grandchild etc)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 曾 (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

  • 她曾经爱过他。 She used to love him.
  • 他曾經是市長。 He used to be the mayor.
  • 我曾经见过他。 I've seen him before.
  • 我曾嘗試忘記。 I tried forgetting.
  • 他曾去過北海道。 He has been to Hokkaido.

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