COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 燃 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 然 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 燃 (rán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to burn
ránTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rán
燃
to burn
Common words
rán shāo
燃烧
to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion
diǎn rán
点燃
to ignite; to set on fire; aflame
rán liào
燃料
fuel
rán fàng
燃放
to light; to set off (firecrackers etc)
rán qì
燃气
fuel gas (coal gas, natural gas, methane etc)
rán yóu
燃油
fuel oil
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
燃
燃
燃
燃
燃
燃
燃
燃
LEARNING TIP
Remember 燃
Say “rán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
rán shāo
to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion
diǎn rán
to ignite; to set on fire; aflame
rán liào
fuel
rán fàng
to light; to set off (firecrackers etc)
rán qì
fuel gas (coal gas, natural gas, methane etc)
rán yóu
fuel oil
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 燃?
燃 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 燃 (rán) mean?
燃 (rán) means to burn.
What is the radical of 燃?
The radical of 燃 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.