COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 环 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 不 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 环 (huán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ring
huánTone 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
huán
环
ring
Common words
huán jìng
环境
environment; circumstances; surroundings; ambient
huán bǎo
环保
environmental protection; environmentally friendly; abbr. for 環境保護|环境保护[huan2 jing4 bao3 hu4]
huán jié
环节
(zoology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede etc); (fig.) a part of an integrated whole: aspect (of a project), element (of a policy), sector (of the economy), stage (of a process) etc
ěr huán
耳环
earring
xún huán
循环
to cycle; to circulate; circle; loop
guāng huán
光环
ring of light; halo; (fig.) glory; splendor
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
环
环
环
环
环
环
环
环
LEARNING TIP
Remember 环
Say “huán” 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 环
Common words and phrases
huán jìng
environment; circumstances; surroundings; ambient
huán bǎo
environmental protection; environmentally friendly; abbr. for 環境保護|环境保护[huan2 jing4 bao3 hu4]
huán jié
(zoology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede etc); (fig.) a part of an integrated whole: aspect (of a project), element (of a policy), sector (of the economy), stage (of a process) etc
ěr huán
earring
xún huán
to cycle; to circulate; circle; loop
guāng huán
ring of light; halo; (fig.) glory; splendor
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“环”。
Zhège zì shì “huán”.
This character is “环”.
我正在学习“环”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “huán” zì.
I am learning the character “环”.
请写一遍“环”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “huán”.
Please write “环” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 环?
环 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 环 (huán) mean?
环 (huán) means ring.
What is the radical of 环?
The radical of 环 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.