COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拳 is built
Traditional etymology note: 手 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 龹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拳 (quán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fist
quánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
quán
拳
fist
Common words
quán jī
拳击
boxing
quán tou
拳头
fist; clenched fist; competitive (product)
quán
拳
fist; boxing
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
拳
拳
拳
拳
拳
拳
拳
拳
LEARNING TIP
Remember 拳
Say “quán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拳
Common words and phrases
quán jī
boxing
quán tou
fist; clenched fist; competitive (product)
quán
fist; boxing
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拳?
拳 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 拳 (quán) mean?
拳 (quán) means fist.
What is the radical of 拳?
The radical of 拳 is 手, associated with Not yet classified.