COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 衬 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衤 (clothes) suggests the meaning, while 寸 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 衬 (chèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of garments) against the skin
chènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chèn
衬
(of garments) against the skin
Common words
chèn shān
衬衫
shirt; blouse
chèn tuō
衬托
to serve to highlight; to serve as a backdrop or contrasting element
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 衬
Say “chèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 衬
Common words and phrases
chèn shān
shirt; blouse
chèn tuō
to serve to highlight; to serve as a backdrop or contrasting element
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 衬?
衬 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 衬 (chèn) mean?
衬 (chèn) means (of garments) against the skin.
What is the radical of 衬?
The radical of 衬 is 衤, associated with Not yet classified.