朁 (cǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 朁 (cǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 朁 (cǎn) means "(Archaic) Once / how". with 12 strokes and the radical 曰.

Q: How do you write 朁 stroke by stroke?

朁 has 12 strokes. The radical is 曰. 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 朁 and 曹?

朁 (cǎn) and 曹 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 朁?

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

Q: What common words use 朁?

Common words containing 朁 include: 朁不 (cǎn bù) — (Archaic) How not / why not; 朁或 (cǎn huò) — (Archaic) Perhaps / maybe; 朁然 (cǎn rán) — (Archaic) Suddenly / in a flash.

How to Write 朁

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

朁 is pronounced cǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means (Archaic) Once / how.

Common Words with 朁

朁不 cǎn bù

(Archaic) How not / why not

朁或 cǎn huò

(Archaic) Perhaps / maybe

朁然 cǎn rán

(Archaic) Suddenly / in a flash

Example Sentences

朁不为之。

cǎn bù wèi zhī

(Archaic) Why not do it?

朁或有之。

cǎn huò yǒu zhī

(Archaic) Perhaps there is such a thing.

朁然一笑。

cǎn rán yī xiào

(Archaic) A sudden smile.

Similar Characters

曹 cáo

曼 màn

曾 céng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 朁

What does 朁 (cǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 朁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 朁 and 曹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 朁?

What common words use 朁?

How to Write 朁 (cǎn)