COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 乏 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 泛 (fàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) general
fànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fàn
泛
(bound form) general
Common words
guǎng fàn
广泛
wide; broad; extensive; widespread
fàn làn
泛滥
to be in flood; to overflow (the banks); to inundate; to spread unchecked
kuān fàn
宽泛
wide-ranging
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泛
Say “fàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 泛
Common words and phrases
guǎng fàn
wide; broad; extensive; widespread
fàn làn
to be in flood; to overflow (the banks); to inundate; to spread unchecked
kuān fàn
wide-ranging
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“泛”。
Zhège zì shì “fàn”.
This character is “泛”.
我正在学习“泛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fàn” zì.
I am learning the character “泛”.
请写一遍“泛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fàn”.
Please write “泛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泛?
泛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 泛 (fàn) mean?
泛 (fàn) means (bound form) general.
What is the radical of 泛?
The radical of 泛 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.