廛 (chán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 廛 (chán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 廛 (chán) means "marketplace". with 15 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 廛 stroke by stroke?

廛 has 15 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 廛 and 廉?

廛 (chán) and 廉 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 廛?

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

Q: What common words use 廛?

Common words containing 廛 include: 市廛 (shì chán) — marketplace; shops; 廛里 (chán lǐ) — neighborhood; 廛市 (chán shì) — market.

How to Write 廛

The character 廛 (chán) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 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

廛 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means marketplace.

Common Words with 廛

市廛 shì chán

marketplace; shops

廛里 chán lǐ

neighborhood

廛市 chán shì

market

Example Sentences

市廛非常热闹。

shì chán fēi cháng rè nào

The marketplace is very bustling.

他住在廛里。

tā zhù zài chán lǐ

He lives in a residential area.

廛市里有很多店。

chán shì lǐ yǒu hěn duō diàn

There are many shops in the market.

Similar Characters

廉 lián

廑 jǐn

廒 áo

Practice Writing 廛 (chán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廛

What does 廛 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 廛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 廛 and 廉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 廛?

What common words use 廛?

How to Write 廛 (chán)