COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 安 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 safe in a house 宀
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How to Write 安 (ān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) calm; peaceful
ānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ān
安
(bound form) calm; peaceful
Common words
ān jìng
安静
quiet; peaceful; calm
ān quán
安全
safe; secure; safety; security
ān jiǎn
安检
security check (abbr. for 安全檢查|安全检查[an1quan2 jian3cha2]); to do a security check
ān pái
安排
to arrange; to plan; to set up; arrangements
wǎn ān
晚安
Good night!; Good evening!
ān wèi
安慰
to comfort; to console
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 安
Say “ān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 安
Common words and phrases
ān jìng
quiet; peaceful; calm
ān quán
safe; secure; safety; security
ān jiǎn
security check (abbr. for 安全檢查|安全检查[an1quan2 jian3cha2]); to do a security check
ān pái
to arrange; to plan; to set up; arrangements
wǎn ān
Good night!; Good evening!
ān wèi
to comfort; to console
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 安?
安 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 安 (ān) mean?
安 (ān) means (bound form) calm; peaceful.
What is the radical of 安?
The radical of 安 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.