安 (ān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 安 (ān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 安 (ān) means "Safe, peaceful, or quiet.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 安 stroke by stroke?

安 has 6 strokes. The radical is 宀. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 安 and 宁?

安 (ān) and 宁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 安?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 宀. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 安?

Common words containing 安 include: 安全 (ān quán) — Safe / Safety; 安静 (ān jìng) — Quiet / Peaceful; 安排 (ān pái) — To arrange / Arrangement.

How to Write 安

The character 安 (ān) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

安 is pronounced ān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Safe, peaceful, or quiet..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 安 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 安

安全 ān quán

Safe / Safety

安静 ān jìng

Quiet / Peaceful

安排 ān pái

To arrange / Arrangement

Example Sentences

这里很安全。

zhè lǐ hěn ān quán

It is safe here.

请大家安静。

qǐng dà jiā ān jìng

Everyone, please be quiet.

今天的安排是什么？

jīn tiān de ān pái shì shén me

What is today's schedule?

Similar Characters

宁 níng

它 tā

宄 guǐ

Practice Writing 安 (ān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 安

What does 安 (ān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 安 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 安 and 宁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 安?

What common words use 安?

How to Write 安 (ān)