COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 丸 is built
Traditional etymology note: A fist 九 holding a pebble 丶
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How to Write 丸 (wán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ball
wánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wán
丸
ball
Common words
wán zi
丸子
pills; balls; meatballs
dìng xīn wán
定心丸
tranquilizer; sth that sets one's mind at ease
wán
丸
ball; pellet; pill
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丸
Say “wán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丸
Common words and phrases
wán zi
pills; balls; meatballs
dìng xīn wán
tranquilizer; sth that sets one's mind at ease
wán
ball; pellet; pill
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丸?
丸 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 丸 (wán) mean?
丸 (wán) means ball.
What is the radical of 丸?
The radical of 丸 is 丶, associated with Not yet classified.