按 (àn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 按 (àn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 按 (àn) means "to press; according to". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 按 stroke by stroke?

按 has 9 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 按 and 㧜?

按 (àn) and 㧜 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 按?

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 按?

Common words containing 按 include: 按照 (àn zhào) — according to; in accordance with; 按时 (àn shí) — on time; on schedule; 按电梯 (àn diàn tī) — to press the elevator button.

How to Write 按

The character 按 (àn) is written with 9 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

按 is pronounced àn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to press; according to.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 按 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 按

按照 àn zhào

according to; in accordance with

按时 àn shí

on time; on schedule

按电梯 àn diàn tī

to press the elevator button

Example Sentences

请按照要求去做。

qǐng àn zhào yāo qiú qù zuò

Please do as requested.

请按时吃药。

qǐng àn shí chī yào

Please take your medicine on time.

我帮你按电梯。

wǒ bāng nǐ àn diàn tī

I'll press the elevator button for you.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 按 (àn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 按

What does 按 (àn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 按 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 按 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 按?

What common words use 按?

How to Write 按 (àn)