残 (cán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 残 (cán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 残 (cán) means "remnant; incomplete; cruel". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 歹.

Q: How do you write 残 stroke by stroke?

残 has 9 strokes. The radical is 歹. 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 残 and 歼?

残 (cán) and 歼 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 残?

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

Q: What common words use 残?

Common words containing 残 include: 残疾 (cán jí) — disability; physical handicap; 残酷 (cán kù) — cruel; brutal; 残留 (cán liú) — to remain; residue.

How to Write 残

The character 残 (cán) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 歹 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

残 is pronounced cán in Mandarin Chinese. It means remnant; incomplete; cruel.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 残 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 残

残疾 cán jí

disability; physical handicap

残酷 cán kù

cruel; brutal

残留 cán liú

to remain; residue

Example Sentences

我们要帮助残疾人。

wǒ men yào bāng zhù cán jí rén

We should help people with disabilities.

战争是非常残酷的。

zhàn zhēng shì fēi cháng cán kù de

War is very cruel.

碗里有食物残留。

wǎn lǐ yǒu shí wù cán liú

There are food residues in the bowl.

Similar Characters

歼 jiān

殁 mò

殂 cú

Practice Writing 残 (cán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 残

What does 残 (cán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 残 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 残 and 歼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 残?

What common words use 残?

How to Write 残 (cán)