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

Q: What does 粲 (càn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粲 (càn) means "Bright; clear; fine rice.". with 13 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粲 stroke by stroke?

粲 has 13 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粲 and 粒?

粲 (càn) and 粒 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 粲?

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

Q: What common words use 粲?

Common words containing 粲 include: 粲然 (càn rán) — Brightly; smilingly.; 粲烂 (càn làn) — Brilliant; splendid.; 粲粲 (càn càn) — Bright and shining..

How to Write 粲

The character 粲 (càn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

粲 is pronounced càn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bright; clear; fine rice..

Common Words with 粲

粲然 càn rán

Brightly; smilingly.

粲烂 càn làn

Brilliant; splendid.

粲粲 càn càn

Bright and shining.

Example Sentences

他粲然一笑。

tā càn rán yī xiào

He gave a bright smile.

星光粲烂。

xīng guāng càn làn

The starlight is magnificent and splendid.

鲜花粲粲。

xiān huā càn càn

The flowers are bright and beautiful.

Similar Characters

粒 lì

粕 pò

粗 cū

Practice Writing 粲 (càn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粲

What does 粲 (càn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粲 and 粒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粲?

What common words use 粲?

How to Write 粲 (càn)