COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 反 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 又 held up against a cliff 厂
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How to Write 反 (fǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fǎn
反
contrary
Common words
fǎn duì
反对
to oppose; to be against; to object to
xiāng fǎn
相反
opposite; contrary
fǎn ér
反而
on the contrary; instead
fǎn fù
反复
repeatedly; over and over; to upend; unstable
fǎn yìng
反应
to react; to respond; reaction; response
fǎn yìng
反映
to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
反
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反
反
反
反
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 反
Say “fǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 反
Common words and phrases
fǎn duì
to oppose; to be against; to object to
xiāng fǎn
opposite; contrary
fǎn ér
on the contrary; instead
fǎn fù
repeatedly; over and over; to upend; unstable
fǎn yìng
to react; to respond; reaction; response
fǎn yìng
to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“反”。
Zhège zì shì “fǎn”.
This character is “反”.
我正在学习“反”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “反”.
请写一遍“反”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fǎn”.
Please write “反” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 反?
反 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 反 (fǎn) mean?
反 (fǎn) means contrary.
What is the radical of 反?
The radical of 反 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.