COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 犬 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dog turned to the side
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How to Write 犬 (quǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dog
quǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
quǎn
犬
dog
Common words
jǐng quǎn
警犬
police dog
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 犬
Say “quǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 犬
Common words and phrases
jǐng quǎn
police dog
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 犬?
犬 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 犬 (quǎn) mean?
犬 (quǎn) means dog.
What is the radical of 犬?
The radical of 犬 is 犬, associated with Not yet classified.