COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 串 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two objects 口 strung 丨 together
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How to Write 串 (chuàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
string; skewer
chuànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuàn
串
string; skewer
Common words
chuàn mén
串门
to call on sb; to drop in; to visit sb's home
yì lián chuàn
一连串
a succession of; a series of
chuàn
串
to string together; to skewer; to connect wrongly; to gang up
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
串
串
串
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串
串
串
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 串
Say “chuàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 串
Common words and phrases
chuàn mén
to call on sb; to drop in; to visit sb's home
yì lián chuàn
a succession of; a series of
chuàn
to string together; to skewer; to connect wrongly; to gang up
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“串”。
Zhège zì shì “chuàn”.
This character is “串”.
我正在学习“串”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chuàn” zì.
I am learning the character “串”.
请写一遍“串”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chuàn”.
Please write “串” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 串?
串 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 串 (chuàn) mean?
串 (chuàn) means string; skewer.
What is the radical of 串?
The radical of 串 is 丨, associated with vertical line.