COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 染 is built
Traditional etymology note: Water 氵 and wine 九 mixed in a wooden 木 bowl
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How to Write 染 (rǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dye
rǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
rǎn
染
to dye
Common words
wū rǎn
污染
to pollute; to contaminate (lit. and fig.)
chuán rǎn
传染
to infect; contagious
gǎn rǎn
感染
to infect; infection; (fig.) to influence
chuán rǎn bìng
传染病
infectious disease; contagious disease; communicable disease
rǎn
染
to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 染
Say “rǎn” 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 染
Common words and phrases
wū rǎn
to pollute; to contaminate (lit. and fig.)
chuán rǎn
to infect; contagious
gǎn rǎn
to infect; infection; (fig.) to influence
chuán rǎn bìng
infectious disease; contagious disease; communicable disease
rǎn
to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“染”。
Zhège zì shì “rǎn”.
This character is “染”.
我正在学习“染”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “染”.
请写一遍“染”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rǎn”.
Please write “染” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 染?
染 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 染 (rǎn) mean?
染 (rǎn) means to dye.
What is the radical of 染?
The radical of 染 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.