COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陷 is built
Traditional etymology note: A place 阝 with a pit 臽; 臽 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 陷 (xiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pitfall
xiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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xiàn
陷
pitfall
Common words
quē xiàn
缺陷
defect; flaw
xiàn rù
陷入
to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament)
wū xiàn
诬陷
to entrap; to frame; to plant false evidence against sb
xiàn hài
陷害
to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against
xiàn jǐng
陷阱
pitfall; snare; trap
xiàn
陷
pitfall; trap; to get stuck; to sink
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陷
Say “xiàn” 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 陷
Common words and phrases
quē xiàn
defect; flaw
xiàn rù
to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament)
wū xiàn
to entrap; to frame; to plant false evidence against sb
xiàn hài
to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against
xiàn jǐng
pitfall; snare; trap
xiàn
pitfall; trap; to get stuck; to sink
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陷?
陷 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 陷 (xiàn) mean?
陷 (xiàn) means pitfall.
What is the radical of 陷?
The radical of 陷 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.