COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 穿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 牙 (tooth) suggests the meaning, while 穴 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 穿 (chuān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wear
chuānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuān
穿
to wear
Common words
chuān guò
穿过
to pass through
chuān suō
穿梭
to travel back and forth; to shuttle
chuān yuè
穿越
to pass through; to traverse; to cross
chuān zhe
穿着
attire; clothes; dress
guàn chuān
贯穿
to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link
shuǐ dī shí chuān
水滴石穿
dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
穿
穿
穿
穿
穿
穿
穿
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 穿
Say “chuān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 穿
Common words and phrases
chuān guò
to pass through
chuān suō
to travel back and forth; to shuttle
chuān yuè
to pass through; to traverse; to cross
chuān zhe
attire; clothes; dress
guàn chuān
to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link
shuǐ dī shí chuān
dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“穿”。
Zhège zì shì “chuān”.
This character is “穿”.
我正在学习“穿”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chuān” zì.
I am learning the character “穿”.
请写一遍“穿”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chuān”.
Please write “穿” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 穿?
穿 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 穿 (chuān) mean?
穿 (chuān) means to wear.
What is the radical of 穿?
The radical of 穿 is 穴, associated with Not yet classified.