COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 岸 is built
Traditional etymology note: A mountain 山 cliff 厂; 干 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 岸 (àn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bank; shore; beach; coast
ànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
àn
岸
bank; shore; beach; coast
Common words
hǎi àn
海岸
coastal; seacoast
liǎng àn
两岸
bilateral; both shores; both sides; both coasts
duì àn
对岸
opposite bank (of a body of water)
kǒu àn
口岸
a port for external trade; a trading or transit post on border between countries
yán àn
沿岸
coastal area; littoral or riparian
àn
岸
bank; shore; beach; coast
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
岸
岸
岸
岸
岸
岸
岸
岸
LEARNING TIP
Remember 岸
Say “àn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 岸
Common words and phrases
hǎi àn
coastal; seacoast
liǎng àn
bilateral; both shores; both sides; both coasts
duì àn
opposite bank (of a body of water)
kǒu àn
a port for external trade; a trading or transit post on border between countries
yán àn
coastal area; littoral or riparian
àn
bank; shore; beach; coast
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 岸?
岸 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 岸 (àn) mean?
岸 (àn) means bank; shore; beach; coast.
What is the radical of 岸?
The radical of 岸 is 山, associated with Not yet classified.