COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 禅 is built
Traditional etymology note: To pray 礻 alone 单; 单 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 禅 (chán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dhyana (Sanskrit)
chánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chán
禅
dhyana (Sanskrit)
Common words
kǒu tóu chán
口头禅
Zen saying repeated as cant; (fig.) catchphrase; mantra; favorite expression; stock phrase
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 禅
Say “chán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 禅
Common words and phrases
kǒu tóu chán
Zen saying repeated as cant; (fig.) catchphrase; mantra; favorite expression; stock phrase
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 禅?
禅 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 禅 (chán) mean?
禅 (chán) means dhyana (Sanskrit).
What is the radical of 禅?
The radical of 禅 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.