COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 閃 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 人 just glimpsed through a door 門
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How to Write 閃 (shǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
flash, lightning; to dodge, to evade
shǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
shǎn
閃
flash, lightning; to dodge, to evade
Common words
shǎn
閃
flash, lightning; to dodge, to evade
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 閃
Say “shǎn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shǎn
flash, lightning; to dodge, to evade
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 閃?
閃 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 閃 (shǎn) mean?
閃 (shǎn) means flash, lightning; to dodge, to evade.
What is the radical of 閃?
The radical of 閃 is 門, associated with Not yet classified.