COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咱 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 自 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咱 (zán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
I or me
zánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zán
咱
I or me
Common words
zán men
咱们
we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
咱
咱
咱
咱
咱
咱
咱
咱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 咱
Say “zán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咱
Common words and phrases
zán men
we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咱”。
Zhège zì shì “zán”.
This character is “咱”.
我正在学习“咱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zán” zì.
I am learning the character “咱”.
请写一遍“咱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zán”.
Please write “咱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咱?
咱 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 咱 (zán) mean?
咱 (zán) means I or me.
What is the radical of 咱?
The radical of 咱 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.