COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 悬 is built
Traditional etymology note: Pride 心 in one's country 县, expressed by a flag; 县 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 悬 (xuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hang or suspend
xuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xuán
悬
to hang or suspend
Common words
xuán guà
悬挂
to suspend; to hang; (vehicle) suspension
xuán niàn
悬念
suspense in a movie, play etc; concern for sb's welfare
xuán shū
悬殊
vastly different; poles apart
xuán yá
悬崖
precipice; overhanging cliff
xuán
悬
to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
悬
悬
悬
悬
悬
悬
悬
悬
LEARNING TIP
Remember 悬
Say “xuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 悬
Common words and phrases
xuán guà
to suspend; to hang; (vehicle) suspension
xuán niàn
suspense in a movie, play etc; concern for sb's welfare
xuán shū
vastly different; poles apart
xuán yá
precipice; overhanging cliff
xuán
to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 悬?
悬 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 悬 (xuán) mean?
悬 (xuán) means to hang or suspend.
What is the radical of 悬?
The radical of 悬 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.