COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 按 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 安 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 按 (àn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to press
ànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
àn
按
to press
Common words
àn shí
按时
on time; before deadline; on schedule
àn zhào
按照
according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of
àn mó
按摩
massage; to massage
àn lǐ
按理
according to reason; in the ordinary course of events; normally
àn niǔ
按钮
push button
àn shuō
按说
in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
按
按
按
按
按
按
按
按
LEARNING TIP
Remember 按
Say “àn” 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 按
Common words and phrases
àn shí
on time; before deadline; on schedule
àn zhào
according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of
àn mó
massage; to massage
àn lǐ
according to reason; in the ordinary course of events; normally
àn niǔ
push button
àn shuō
in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“按”。
Zhège zì shì “àn”.
This character is “按”.
我正在学习“按”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “àn” zì.
I am learning the character “按”.
请写一遍“按”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “àn”.
Please write “按” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 按?
按 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 按 (àn) mean?
按 (àn) means to press.
What is the radical of 按?
The radical of 按 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.