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How to Write 悬 (xuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to hang or suspend

xuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

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xuán

to hang or suspend

Common words

xuán guà

悬挂

to suspend; to hang; (vehicle) suspension

xuán niàn

悬念

suspense in a movie, play etc; concern for sb's welfare

xuán shū

悬殊

vastly different; poles apart

xuán yá

悬崖

precipice; overhanging cliff

xuán

to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 悬 is built

Traditional etymology note: Pride 心  in one's country 县, expressed by a flag; 县 also provides the pronunciation

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 悬

Say “xuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 悬

Common words and phrases

悬挂

xuán guà

to suspend; to hang; (vehicle) suspension

悬念

xuán niàn

suspense in a movie, play etc; concern for sb's welfare

悬殊

xuán shū

vastly different; poles apart

悬崖

xuán yá

precipice; overhanging cliff

xuán

to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“悬”。

Zhège zì shì “xuán”.

This character is “悬”.

我正在学习“悬”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xuán” zì.

I am learning the character “悬”.

请写一遍“悬”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xuán”.

Please write “悬” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 悬?

悬 is written with 11 strokes.

What does 悬 (xuán) mean?

悬 (xuán) means to hang or suspend.

What is the radical of 悬?

The radical of 悬 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.