COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 犭
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A dog turned to the side
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How to Write 犭 (quǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
three-stroke form of Kangxi radical 94 犬[quan3]
quǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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quǎn
犭
three-stroke form of Kangxi radical 94 犬[quan3]
Common words
quǎn
犭
three-stroke form of Kangxi radical 94 犬[quan3]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 犭
Say “quǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 犭
Common words and phrases
quǎn
three-stroke form of Kangxi radical 94 犬[quan3]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 犭?
犭 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 犭 (quǎn) mean?
犭 (quǎn) means three-stroke form of Kangxi radical 94 犬[quan3].
What is the radical of 犭?
The radical of 犭 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.