COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 巛
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A river flowing
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How to Write 巛 (chuān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
archaic variant of 川[chuan1]
chuānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuān
巛
archaic variant of 川[chuan1]
Common words
chuān
巛
archaic variant of 川[chuan1]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 巛
Say “chuān” 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 巛
Common words and phrases
chuān
archaic variant of 川[chuan1]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 巛?
巛 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 巛 (chuān) mean?
巛 (chuān) means archaic variant of 川[chuan1].
What is the radical of 巛?
The radical of 巛 is 巛, associated with Not yet classified.