COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 占 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 钻 (zuàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to drill
zuànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zuàn / zuān
钻
to drill
Common words
zuàn shí
钻石
diamond
zuān yán
钻研
to study meticulously; to delve into
zuàn kòng zi
钻空子
to take advantage of a loophole; to exploit an advantage; to seize the opportunity (esp. to do sth bad)
zuàn
钻
an auger; diamond
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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钻
钻
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 钻
Say “zuàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 钻
Common words and phrases
zuàn shí
diamond
zuān yán
to study meticulously; to delve into
zuàn kòng zi
to take advantage of a loophole; to exploit an advantage; to seize the opportunity (esp. to do sth bad)
zuàn
an auger; diamond
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“钻”。
Zhège zì shì “zuàn”.
This character is “钻”.
我正在学习“钻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zuàn” zì.
I am learning the character “钻”.
请写一遍“钻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zuàn”.
Please write “钻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钻?
钻 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 钻 (zuàn) mean?
钻 (zuàn) means to drill.
What is the radical of 钻?
The radical of 钻 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.