COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 閂 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bar 一 laid across a gate 門
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How to Write 閂 (shuān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bolt, latch, crossbar
shuānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuān
閂
bolt, latch, crossbar
Common words
shuān
閂
bolt, latch, crossbar
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 閂
Say “shuān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 閂
Common words and phrases
shuān
bolt, latch, crossbar
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“閂”。
Zhège zì shì “shuān”.
This character is “閂”.
我正在学习“閂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shuān” zì.
I am learning the character “閂”.
请写一遍“閂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shuān”.
Please write “閂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 閂?
閂 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 閂 (shuān) mean?
閂 (shuān) means bolt, latch, crossbar.
What is the radical of 閂?
The radical of 閂 is 門, associated with Not yet classified.