COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 翻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 羽 (wings) suggests the meaning, while 番 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 翻 (fān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to turn over
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 18 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fān
翻
to turn over
Common words
fān yì
翻译
to translate; to interpret; translator; interpreter
fān fān
翻番
to double; to increase by a certain number of times
fān shēn
翻身
to turn over (when lying); (fig.) to free oneself; to emancipate oneself; to bring about a change of one's fortunes
fān xīn
翻新
to revamp; a face-lift; to retread (a tire); to refurbish (old clothes)
tuī fān
推翻
to overthrow
fān lái fù qù
翻来覆去
to toss and turn (sleeplessly); again and again
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 翻
Say “fān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 18 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 翻
Common words and phrases
fān yì
to translate; to interpret; translator; interpreter
fān fān
to double; to increase by a certain number of times
fān shēn
to turn over (when lying); (fig.) to free oneself; to emancipate oneself; to bring about a change of one's fortunes
fān xīn
to revamp; a face-lift; to retread (a tire); to refurbish (old clothes)
tuī fān
to overthrow
fān lái fù qù
to toss and turn (sleeplessly); again and again
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“翻”。
Zhège zì shì “fān”.
This character is “翻”.
我正在学习“翻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fān” zì.
I am learning the character “翻”.
请写一遍“翻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fān”.
Please write “翻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 翻?
翻 is written with 18 strokes.
What does 翻 (fān) mean?
翻 (fān) means to turn over.
What is the radical of 翻?
The radical of 翻 is 羽, associated with Not yet classified.