COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 斩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 斤 (axe) suggests the meaning, while 车 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 斩 (zhǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to behead (as form of capital punishment)
zhǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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zhǎn
斩
to behead (as form of capital punishment)
Common words
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
斩钉截铁
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
zhǎn
斩
to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 斩
Say “zhǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
zhǎn
to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 斩?
斩 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 斩 (zhǎn) mean?
斩 (zhǎn) means to behead (as form of capital punishment).
What is the radical of 斩?
The radical of 斩 is 车, associated with Not yet classified.