COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 占 is built
Traditional etymology note: To speak 口 omens ⺊
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How to Write 占 (zhàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to take possession of
zhànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhàn
占
to take possession of
Common words
zhàn xiàn
占线
busy (telephone line)
zhàn bǐ
占比
proportion; percentage
zhàn jù
占据
to occupy; to hold
zhàn yǒu
占有
to have; to own; to hold; to occupy
bà zhàn
霸占
to occupy by force; to seize; to dominate
qiáng zhàn
强占
to occupy by force
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
占
占
占
占
占
占
占
占
LEARNING TIP
Remember 占
Say “zhàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 占
Common words and phrases
zhàn xiàn
busy (telephone line)
zhàn bǐ
proportion; percentage
zhàn jù
to occupy; to hold
zhàn yǒu
to have; to own; to hold; to occupy
bà zhàn
to occupy by force; to seize; to dominate
qiáng zhàn
to occupy by force
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“占”。
Zhège zì shì “zhàn”.
This character is “占”.
我正在学习“占”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhàn” zì.
I am learning the character “占”.
请写一遍“占”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhàn”.
Please write “占” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 占?
占 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 占 (zhàn) mean?
占 (zhàn) means to take possession of.
What is the radical of 占?
The radical of 占 is ⺊, associated with Not yet classified.