COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 川 is built
Traditional etymology note: A river's flow; compare 巛
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How to Write 川 (chuān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) river
chuānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuān
川
(bound form) river
Common words
shān chuān
山川
mountains and rivers; landscape
chuān liú bù xī
川流不息
the stream flows without stopping (idiom); unending flow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 川
Say “chuān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 川
Common words and phrases
shān chuān
mountains and rivers; landscape
chuān liú bù xī
the stream flows without stopping (idiom); unending flow
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 川?
川 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 川 (chuān) mean?
川 (chuān) means (bound form) river.
What is the radical of 川?
The radical of 川 is 川, associated with Not yet classified.