Chinese Character: 仗 (zhàng - Rely on; Wield)
1. Character Basics （基本信息）
Radical: 亻 (Human radical)
Stroke Count: 5 （笔画数）
Stroke Order:
Character Decomposition: 亻 + 丈 (A person with a stick, suggesting relying on or wielding)
2. Pronunciation （发音）
Pinyin: zhàng (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning （含义）
1. Rely on; Count on. （依靠；凭借） 2. Wield (a weapon). （手持；挥舞（武器））
4. Common Words （常用词汇）
- 依仗 (yī zhàng) - Rely on; Depend on （依靠；凭借）
- 打仗 (dǎ zhàng) - Go to war; Fight a battle （进行战争；战斗）
- 仗剑 (zhàng jiàn) - Wield a sword （手持宝剑）
5. Grammar & Usage （语法与用法）
“仗” can be used as a verb. For example, “依仗某人” (rely on someone). It can also be used in collocations related to war and fighting. （“仗” 可以作动词，如 “依仗某人” ；也常用于与战争、战斗相关的搭配中。）
6. Cultural Background （文化背景）
In Chinese history and literature, the character "仗" often appears in the context of military affairs and chivalry. Knights-errant are often described as "仗剑天涯" (wielding a sword and traveling the world), showing a spirit of justice and bravery. （在中国历史和文学作品中，“仗” 字常出现在军事和侠义的语境中。侠客常被描述为 “仗剑天涯” ，体现了一种正义和勇敢的精神。）
7. Example Sentence （例句）
他依仗自己的权势欺压百姓。(Tā yī zhàng zì jǐ de quán shì qī yā bǎi xìng.) - He relies on his power to oppress the common people.
战士们正在打仗。(Zhàn shì men zhèng zài dǎ zhàng.) - The soldiers are fighting a battle.
8. Memory Tips （记忆技巧）
Think of "仗" as a person holding a long stick (represented by "丈"). A person holding a stick can imply relying on it for support or wielding it as a weapon. （可以把 “仗” 想象成一个人手持一根长棍（“丈” 代表长棍）。一个人手持棍子，既可以表示依靠它来支撑，也可以表示挥舞它作为武器。）