COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 文 suggests the pronunciation.
More “wen” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 炆 (wén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(Cantonese) to simmer
wénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wén
炆
(Cantonese) to simmer
Common words
wén
炆
(Cantonese) to simmer
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
炆
炆
炆
炆
炆
炆
炆
炆
LEARNING TIP
Remember 炆
Say “wén” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 炆
Common words and phrases
wén
(Cantonese) to simmer
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炆?
炆 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炆 (wén) mean?
炆 (wén) means (Cantonese) to simmer.
What is the radical of 炆?
The radical of 炆 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.