COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 散
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A hand 攵 tossing seeds from a basket
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How to Write 散 (sàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
scattered
sànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sàn / sǎn
散
scattered
Common words
sàn bù
散步
to take a walk; to go for a walk
fēn sàn
分散
to scatter; to disperse; to distribute
sàn fā
散发
to distribute; to emit; to issue
sǎn wén
散文
prose; essay
jiě sàn
解散
to dissolve; to disband
kuò sàn
扩散
to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
散
散
散
散
散
散
散
散
LEARNING TIP
Remember 散
Say “sàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 散
Common words and phrases
sàn bù
to take a walk; to go for a walk
fēn sàn
to scatter; to disperse; to distribute
sàn fā
to distribute; to emit; to issue
sǎn wén
prose; essay
jiě sàn
to dissolve; to disband
kuò sàn
to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“散”。
Zhège zì shì “sàn”.
This character is “散”.
我正在学习“散”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sàn” zì.
I am learning the character “散”.
请写一遍“散”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sàn”.
Please write “散” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 散?
散 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 散 (sàn) mean?
散 (sàn) means scattered.
What is the radical of 散?
The radical of 散 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.