COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 弯 is built
Traditional etymology note: Like 亦 a bow 弓
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How to Write 弯 (wān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bend
wānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wān
弯
to bend
Common words
guǎi wān
拐弯
to go round a curve; to turn a corner; fig. a new direction
wān qū
弯曲
to bend; to curve around; curved; crooked
zǒu wān lù
走弯路
to take an indirect route; to waste one's time by using an inappropriate method
wān
弯
to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in a road etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
弯
弯
弯
弯
弯
弯
弯
弯
LEARNING TIP
Remember 弯
Say “wān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 弯
Common words and phrases
guǎi wān
to go round a curve; to turn a corner; fig. a new direction
wān qū
to bend; to curve around; curved; crooked
zǒu wān lù
to take an indirect route; to waste one's time by using an inappropriate method
wān
to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in a road etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“弯”。
Zhège zì shì “wān”.
This character is “弯”.
我正在学习“弯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wān” zì.
I am learning the character “弯”.
请写一遍“弯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wān”.
Please write “弯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 弯?
弯 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 弯 (wān) mean?
弯 (wān) means to bend.
What is the radical of 弯?
The radical of 弯 is 弓, associated with Not yet classified.