COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 换 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 奂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 换 (huàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to exchange
huànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huàn
换
to exchange
Common words
huàn chéng
换乘
to change train (plane, bus etc); transfer between modes of transport
gēng huàn
更换
to replace (a worn-out tire etc); to change (one's address etc)
jiāo huàn
交换
to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math)
zhuǎn huàn
转换
to change; to switch; to convert; to transform
biàn huàn
变换
to transform; to convert; to vary; to alternate
duì huàn
兑换
to convert; to exchange
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
换
换
换
换
换
换
换
换
LEARNING TIP
Remember 换
Say “huàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 换
Common words and phrases
huàn chéng
to change train (plane, bus etc); transfer between modes of transport
gēng huàn
to replace (a worn-out tire etc); to change (one's address etc)
jiāo huàn
to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math)
zhuǎn huàn
to change; to switch; to convert; to transform
biàn huàn
to transform; to convert; to vary; to alternate
duì huàn
to convert; to exchange
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“换”。
Zhège zì shì “huàn”.
This character is “换”.
我正在学习“换”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “huàn” zì.
I am learning the character “换”.
请写一遍“换”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “huàn”.
Please write “换” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 换?
换 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 换 (huàn) mean?
换 (huàn) means to exchange.
What is the radical of 换?
The radical of 换 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.