Writing
正常 (zhèngcháng) — how to say "normal" in Chinese
正常
Normal, usual
adjective
Character composition
正
correct
常
often, usual
Radicals / Keys
巾
Turban
#50 · jīn · 3 strokes
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
正常生活
zhèngcháng shēnghuó
normal life
Examples
经过几天的休息和治疗，他的身体已经基本恢复正常，可以上班了。
After a few days of rest and treatment, his health has basically returned to normal, and he can go back to work.
恢复正常。
Return to normal.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "normal" in Chinese?
"normal" in Chinese is 正常 (zhèngcháng).
What does 正常 mean in English?
正常 (zhèngcháng) means "Normal, usual".
How is 正常 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhèngcháng (written as zhengchang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "normal" in Chinese characters?
It is written 正常: 正 has 5 strokes, 常 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 正常?
正常 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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