搀 (chān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 搀 (chān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搀 (chān) means "to support by the arm; to mix". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搀 stroke by stroke?

搀 has 12 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 搀 and 挨?

搀 (chān) and 挨 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 搀?

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 搀?

Common words containing 搀 include: 搀扶 (chān fú) — to support someone by the arm; 搀手 (chān shǒu) — to hold someone's arm for support; 搀杂 (chān zá) — to mix; to blend; to adulterate.

How to Write 搀

The character 搀 (chān) is written with 12 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

搀 is pronounced chān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to support by the arm; to mix.

Common Words with 搀

搀扶 chān fú

to support someone by the arm

搀手 chān shǒu

to hold someone's arm for support

搀杂 chān zá

to mix; to blend; to adulterate

Example Sentences

我搀扶老人过马路。

wǒ chān fú lǎo rén guò mǎ lù

I helped the elderly person cross the road.

两个孩子搀手走。

liǎng gè hái zi chān shǒu zǒu

The two children are walking hand in hand.

这种米里搀杂了沙子。

zhè zhǒng mǐ lǐ chān zá le shā zi

This rice is mixed with sand.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搀

What does 搀 (chān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搀 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搀?

What common words use 搀?

How to Write 搀 (chān)