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

Q: What does 桉 (ān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桉 (ān) means "eucalyptus". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桉 stroke by stroke?

桉 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桉 and 杪?

桉 (ān) and 杪 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 桉?

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

Q: What common words use 桉?

Common words containing 桉 include: 桉树 (ān shù) — eucalyptus tree; 桉油 (ān yóu) — eucalyptus oil; 桉叶 (ān yè) — eucalyptus leaf.

How to Write 桉

The character 桉 (ān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

桉 is pronounced ān in Mandarin Chinese. It means eucalyptus.

Common Words with 桉

桉树 ān shù

eucalyptus tree

桉油 ān yóu

eucalyptus oil

桉叶 ān yè

eucalyptus leaf

Example Sentences

路边种了很多桉树。

lù biān zhǒng le hěn duō ān shù

Many eucalyptus trees are planted by the roadside.

这种药膏含有桉油。

zhè zhǒng yào gāo hán yǒu ān yóu

This ointment contains eucalyptus oil.

考拉喜欢吃桉叶。

kǎo lā xǐ huān chī ān yè

Koalas like to eat eucalyptus leaves.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桉 (ān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桉

What does 桉 (ān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桉 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桉?

What common words use 桉?

How to Write 桉 (ān)