COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 残 is built
Traditional etymology note: 歹 (death) suggests the meaning, while 戋 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 残 (cán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to destroy
cánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
cán
残
to destroy
Common words
cán jí
残疾
disabled; handicapped; deformity on a person or animal
cán kù
残酷
cruel; cruelty
cán liú
残留
to remain; to be left over; residual; remnant; residue
cán quē
残缺
badly damaged; shattered
cán rěn
残忍
cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless
cuī cán
摧残
to ravage; to ruin
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
残
残
残
残
残
残
残
残
LEARNING TIP
Remember 残
Say “cán” 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 残
Common words and phrases
cán jí
disabled; handicapped; deformity on a person or animal
cán kù
cruel; cruelty
cán liú
to remain; to be left over; residual; remnant; residue
cán quē
badly damaged; shattered
cán rěn
cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless
cuī cán
to ravage; to ruin
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“残”。
Zhège zì shì “cán”.
This character is “残”.
我正在学习“残”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cán” zì.
I am learning the character “残”.
请写一遍“残”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cán”.
Please write “残” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 残?
残 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 残 (cán) mean?
残 (cán) means to destroy.
What is the radical of 残?
The radical of 残 is 歹, associated with Not yet classified.