COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 焚 is built
Traditional etymology note: Setting fire 火 to a forest 林
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How to Write 焚 (fén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to burn
fénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fén
焚
to burn
Common words
fén shāo
焚烧
to burn; to set on fire
xīn jí rú fén
心急如焚
to burn with impatience; torn with anxiety
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
焚
焚
焚
焚
焚
焚
焚
焚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 焚
Say “fén” 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 焚
Common words and phrases
fén shāo
to burn; to set on fire
xīn jí rú fén
to burn with impatience; torn with anxiety
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“焚”。
Zhège zì shì “fén”.
This character is “焚”.
我正在学习“焚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fén” zì.
I am learning the character “焚”.
请写一遍“焚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fén”.
Please write “焚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 焚?
焚 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 焚 (fén) mean?
焚 (fén) means to burn.
What is the radical of 焚?
The radical of 焚 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.