COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 千 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忏 (chàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to feel remorse
chànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
chàn
忏
(bound form) to feel remorse
Common words
chàn
忏
(bound form) to feel remorse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忏
Say “chàn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
chàn
(bound form) to feel remorse
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忏”。
Zhège zì shì “chàn”.
This character is “忏”.
我正在学习“忏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chàn” zì.
I am learning the character “忏”.
请写一遍“忏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chàn”.
Please write “忏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忏?
忏 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 忏 (chàn) mean?
忏 (chàn) means (bound form) to feel remorse.
What is the radical of 忏?
The radical of 忏 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.