掺 (càn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 掺 (càn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掺 (càn) means "to mix; to blend; to adulterate". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掺 stroke by stroke?

掺 has 11 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 掺 and 拜?

掺 (càn) and 拜 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 掺?

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 掺?

Common words containing 掺 include: 掺水 (càn shuǐ) — to dilute with water; to add water; 掺假 (càn jiǎ) — to adulterate; to fake; to mix in fake materials; 掺和 (chān huo) — to mix; to meddle.

How to Write 掺

The character 掺 (càn) is written with 11 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

掺 is pronounced càn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to mix; to blend; to adulterate.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: càn, chān.

Common Words with 掺

掺水 càn shuǐ

to dilute with water; to add water

掺假 càn jiǎ

to adulterate; to fake; to mix in fake materials

掺和 chān huo

to mix; to meddle

Example Sentences

老板承诺自家的果汁绝不往里面掺水。

lǎo bǎn chéng nuò zì jiā de guǒ zhī jué bù wǎng lǐ miàn càn shuǐ 。

The boss promised that their juice is never watered down.

这种酒没有掺假。

zhè zhǒng jiǔ méi yǒu càn jiǎ

This wine is not adulterated.

你别瞎掺和。

nǐ bié xiā chān huo

Don't meddle in this.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 掺 (càn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掺

What does 掺 (càn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掺 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掺?

What common words use 掺?

How to Write 掺 (càn)