COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闩 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bar 一 laid across a gate 门
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How to Write 闩 (shuān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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shuānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuān
闩
bolt
Common words
shuān
闩
bolt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
闩
闩
闩
闩
闩
闩
闩
闩
LEARNING TIP
Remember 闩
Say “shuān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 闩
Common words and phrases
shuān
bolt
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闩?
闩 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 闩 (shuān) mean?
闩 (shuān) means bolt.
What is the radical of 闩?
The radical of 闩 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.