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

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

The Chinese character 澶 (chán) means "Still water / Deep". with 16 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 澶 stroke by stroke?

澶 has 16 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 澶 and 滕?

澶 (chán) and 滕 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 澶?

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

Q: What common words use 澶?

Common words containing 澶 include: 澶渊 (chán yuān) — Chanyuan (place name); 澶漫 (chán màn) — Vast / Extensive; 澶湉 (chán tián) — Calm and tranquil (of water).

How to Write 澶

The character 澶 (chán) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

澶 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Still water / Deep.

Common Words with 澶

澶渊 chán yuān

Chanyuan (place name)

澶漫 chán màn

Vast / Extensive

澶湉 chán tián

Calm and tranquil (of water)

Example Sentences

澶渊之盟很有名。

chán yuān zhī méng hěn yǒu míng

The Treaty of Chanyuan is very famous.

水势澶漫。

shuǐ shì chán màn

The water flow is vast and overflowing.

湖水澶湉。

hú shuǐ chán tián

The lake water is calm and tranquil.

Similar Characters

滕 téng

滴 dī

滹 hū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 澶

What does 澶 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 澶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 澶 and 滕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 澶?

What common words use 澶?

How to Write 澶 (chán)