唵 (ǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唵 (ǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唵 (ǎn) means "Om (mantra) / Huh?". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唵 stroke by stroke?

唵 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唵 and 呲?

唵 (ǎn) and 呲 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 唵?

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

Q: What common words use 唵?

Common words containing 唵 include: 唵 (ǎn) — Om (mantra) / Huh?; 唵嘛呢叭咪吽 (ǎn ma ne ba mī hōng) — Om Mani Padme Hum (Buddhist mantra).

How to Write 唵

The character 唵 (ǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唵 is pronounced ǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Om (mantra) / Huh?.

Common Words with 唵

唵 ǎn

Om (mantra) / Huh?

唵嘛呢叭咪吽 ǎn ma ne ba mī hōng

Om Mani Padme Hum (Buddhist mantra)

Example Sentences

唵，我知道了。

ǎn wǒ zhī dào le

Oh, I see.

他在念唵嘛呢叭咪吽。

tā zài niàn ǎn ma ne ba mī hōng

He is chanting 'Om Mani Padme Hum'.

唵，你说什么？

ǎn nǐ shuō shén me

Huh? What did you say?

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唵 (ǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唵

What does 唵 (ǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唵 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唵?

What common words use 唵?

How to Write 唵 (ǎn)