COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 帆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 巾 (cloth) suggests the meaning, while 凡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 帆 (fān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sail
fānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fān
帆
sail
Common words
fān chuán
帆船
sailboat
yì fān fēng shùn
一帆风顺
propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom); plain sailing; to go smoothly; have a nice trip!
fān
帆
sail; Taiwan pr. [fan2], except 帆布[fan1 bu4] canvas
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 帆
Say “fān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 帆
Common words and phrases
fān chuán
sailboat
yì fān fēng shùn
propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom); plain sailing; to go smoothly; have a nice trip!
fān
sail; Taiwan pr. [fan2], except 帆布[fan1 bu4] canvas
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 帆?
帆 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 帆 (fān) mean?
帆 (fān) means sail.
What is the radical of 帆?
The radical of 帆 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.