COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 氾 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 㔾 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 氾 (fán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to flood, to inundate, to overflow
fánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fán
氾
to flood, to inundate, to overflow
Common words
fán
氾
to flood, to inundate, to overflow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
氾
氾
氾
氾
氾
氾
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氾
LEARNING TIP
Remember 氾
Say “fán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 氾
Common words and phrases
fán
to flood, to inundate, to overflow
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 氾?
氾 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 氾 (fán) mean?
氾 (fán) means to flood, to inundate, to overflow.
What is the radical of 氾?
The radical of 氾 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.