COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闪 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 人 just glimpsed through a door 门
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How to Write 闪 (shǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dodge
shǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shǎn
闪
to dodge
Common words
shǎn diàn
闪电
lightning
shǎn shuò
闪烁
flickering; twinkling; evasive; vague (of speech)
shǎn
闪
to dodge; to duck out of the way; to beat it; shaken (by a fall)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
闪
闪
闪
闪
闪
闪
闪
闪
LEARNING TIP
Remember 闪
Say “shǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
shǎn diàn
lightning
shǎn shuò
flickering; twinkling; evasive; vague (of speech)
shǎn
to dodge; to duck out of the way; to beat it; shaken (by a fall)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闪?
闪 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 闪 (shǎn) mean?
闪 (shǎn) means to dodge.
What is the radical of 闪?
The radical of 闪 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.