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

Q: What does 揞 (ǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 揞 (ǎn) means "to cover with the hand". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 揞 stroke by stroke?

揞 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 揞 and 挨?

揞 (ǎn) and 挨 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 揞?

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

Q: What common words use 揞?

Common words containing 揞 include: 揞住 (ǎn zhù) — to cover up with the hand; 揞着 (ǎn zhe) — covering with the hand; 揞药 (ǎn yào) — to apply ointment by pressing.

How to Write 揞

The character 揞 (ǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

揞 is pronounced ǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cover with the hand.

Common Words with 揞

揞住 ǎn zhù

to cover up with the hand

揞着 ǎn zhe

covering with the hand

揞药 ǎn yào

to apply ointment by pressing

Example Sentences

他用手揞住伤口。

tā yòng shǒu ǎn zhù shāng kǒu

He pressed his hand against the wound.

她揞着口袋走开了。

tā ǎn zhe kǒu dài zǒu kāi le

She walked away clutching her pocket.

医生在给他揞药。

yī shēng zài gěi tā ǎn yào

The doctor is applying ointment to him.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 揞 (ǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 揞

What does 揞 (ǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 揞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 揞 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 揞?

What common words use 揞?

How to Write 揞 (ǎn)