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

Q: What does 鞍 (ān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鞍 (ān) means "Saddle". with 15 strokes and the radical 革.

Q: How do you write 鞍 stroke by stroke?

鞍 has 15 strokes. The radical is 革. 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 鞍 and 靳?

鞍 (ān) and 靳 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 鞍?

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

Q: What common words use 鞍?

Common words containing 鞍 include: 马鞍 (mǎ ān) — Saddle; 鞍座 (ān zuò) — Saddle seat; 鞍马 (ān mǎ) — Pommel horse.

How to Write 鞍

The character 鞍 (ān) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 革 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

鞍 is pronounced ān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Saddle.

Common Words with 鞍

马鞍 mǎ ān

Saddle

鞍座 ān zuò

Saddle seat

鞍马 ān mǎ

Pommel horse

Example Sentences

马鞍放在马背上。

mǎ ān fàng zài mǎ bèi shàng

The saddle is placed on the horse's back.

自行车的鞍座太硬了。

zì xíng chē de ān zuò tài yìng le

The bicycle saddle is too hard.

他在练习鞍马运动。

tā zài liàn xí ān mǎ yùn dòng

He is practicing the pommel horse.

Similar Characters

靳 jìn

靴 xuē

靶 bǎ

Practice Writing 鞍 (ān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鞍

What does 鞍 (ān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鞍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鞍 and 靳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鞍?

What common words use 鞍?

How to Write 鞍 (ān)