How to write 長

长 (cháng) 1. Space, time, and distance that are relatively large. Opposite of "short." - Refers to space. For example, "带长剑兮挟秦弓，首身离兮心不惩。" in "楚辞." - Refers to time. For example, "日有短长，月有死生." in "孙子." 2. Distant, not near. - Example: "长，远也." from "广韵." 3. Long duration, permanent. - Example: "长，久也." from "广雅." 4. Profound, deep-reaching. - Example: "纵猎徒，赴长莽." from "文选." 5. To extend or prolong. - Example: "式敬尔由狱，以长我王国." from "书." 6. Good, skilled at. - Example: "长，善也." from "广雅." 7. Strengths or advantages. - Example: "任人之长，不强其短." from "晏子春秋." 8. Good; correct. - Example: "以语法律之，旧说为长." from "论语." 9. Great or large. - Example: "神莫大于化道；福莫长于无祸." from "荀子." 10. To exceed. - Example: "其人危，其弓危，其矢危，则莫能以愿中." from "周礼." 11. To carry or bear. - Example: "长，挟也." from "广雅." 12. In traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis, refers to a pulse that is long at both ends, exceeding its standard. 13. A star name. - Example: "有长星出于东方." from "汉书." 14. Adverb meaning often or frequently. - Example: "长，常也." from "广雅." 15. A surname. - Example: "长，见《姓苑》." from "万姓统谱." 长 (zhǎng) 1. Old, advanced in years. 2. Elder; older. 3. Grown-up or adult. 4. Eldest child. 5. Senior, in a high position. 6. Chief or leader; refers to rulers or nobles in ancient texts. 7. To lead; to hold an official position. 8. To be in charge or manage something. 9. To nurture or raise; 10. To respect or honor. 11. To emphasize; exalt. 12. To grow; birth. 13. To enhance; to assist growth. 14. To increase. 15. To rise (often refers to levels of water or prices). Overall definitions concluded with more specific usages and variations based on common historical or literary references of the characters.