COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 玩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 元 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 玩 (wán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to play
wánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wán
玩
to play
Common words
yóu wán
游玩
to amuse oneself; to have fun; to go sightseeing; to take a stroll
wán jù
玩具
plaything; toy
wán nòng
玩弄
to play with; to toy with; to dally with; to engage in
wán shuǎ
玩耍
to play (as children do); to amuse oneself
hǎo wán ér
好玩儿
erhua variant of 好玩[hao3 wan2]
kāi wán xiào
开玩笑
to play a joke; to make fun of; to joke
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 玩
Say “wán” 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 玩
Common words and phrases
yóu wán
to amuse oneself; to have fun; to go sightseeing; to take a stroll
wán jù
plaything; toy
wán nòng
to play with; to toy with; to dally with; to engage in
wán shuǎ
to play (as children do); to amuse oneself
hǎo wán ér
erhua variant of 好玩[hao3 wan2]
kāi wán xiào
to play a joke; to make fun of; to joke
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“玩”。
Zhège zì shì “wán”.
This character is “玩”.
我正在学习“玩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wán” zì.
I am learning the character “玩”.
请写一遍“玩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wán”.
Please write “玩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 玩?
玩 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 玩 (wán) mean?
玩 (wán) means to play.
What is the radical of 玩?
The radical of 玩 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.