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

Q: What does 灿 (càn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 灿 (càn) means "bright; brilliant". with 7 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 灿 stroke by stroke?

灿 has 7 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 灿 and 灭?

灿 (càn) and 灭 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 灿?

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

Q: What common words use 灿?

Common words containing 灿 include: 灿烂 (càn làn) — magnificent; splendid; 灿然 (càn rán) — brilliantly; brightly; 金灿灿 (jīn càn càn) — Golden-bright.

How to Write 灿

The character 灿 (càn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

灿 is pronounced càn in Mandarin Chinese. It means bright; brilliant.

Common Words with 灿

灿烂 càn làn

magnificent; splendid

灿然 càn rán

brilliantly; brightly

金灿灿 jīn càn càn

Golden-bright

Example Sentences

阳光非常灿烂。

yáng guāng fēi cháng càn làn

The sunlight is very splendid.

她灿然一笑。

tā càn rán yī xiào

She gave a brilliant smile.

稻谷金灿灿的。

dào gǔ jīn càn càn de

The paddy rice is golden yellow.

Similar Characters

灭 miè

灯 dēng

灰 huī

Practice Writing 灿 (càn)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 灿 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 灿

What does 灿 (càn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 灿 and 灭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灿?

What common words use 灿?

How to Write 灿 (càn)