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Characters, words, pinyin or English

创 chuàng to establish

to establish; to create

How to remember 创: 仓 granary + 刂 knife = to establish. Two sisters turn an old granary into a bakery, cut the first loaf with a new knife and feel proud of what they managed to establish.

  • HSK 5
  • 6 strokes
  • Radical 刂

Component breakdown

创 = 仓 granary + 刂 knife

  • 仓 granary
  • 刂 knife
The Gushi story

Two sisters turn an old granary into a bakery, cut the first loaf with a new knife and feel proud of what they managed to establish.

How it is used

  • Bound root meaning "to originate/create", central to business and creative vocabulary.
  • 创业 chuàngyè "to start a business/venture" and 创新 chuàngxīn "to innovate" are everyday buzzwords in tech and startup contexts.
  • 创作 chuàngzuò is specifically artistic creation (writing, music, art), while 创造 chuàngzào is broader "to create" (创造奇迹 - "create a miracle").
  • 创办 chuàngbàn is for founding an institution (a school, company); formal/written register throughout.

Words with 创