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

Q: What does 案 (àn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 案 (àn) means "case; file; desk". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 案 stroke by stroke?

案 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 案 and 杪?

案 (àn) 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 案?

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 案?

Common words containing 案 include: 答案 (dá àn) — Answer; solution; 方案 (fāng àn) — plan; scheme; proposal; 办案 (bàn àn) — to handle a case.

How to Write 案

The character 案 (àn) 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

案 is pronounced àn in Mandarin Chinese. It means case; file; desk.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 案 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 案

答案 dá àn

Answer; solution

方案 fāng àn

plan; scheme; proposal

办案 bàn àn

to handle a case

Example Sentences

我知道这个问题的答案。

wǒ zhī dào zhè ge wèn tí de dá àn

I know the answer to this question.

这个方案非常完美。

zhè ge fāng àn fēi cháng wán měi

This plan is perfect.

警察正在努力办案。

jǐng chá zhèng zài nǔ lì bàn àn

The police are working hard on the case.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 案 (àn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 案

What does 案 (àn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 案 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 案 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 案?

What common words use 案?

How to Write 案 (àn)