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

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

The Chinese character 缠 (chán) means "to wind; to wrap; to pester". with 13 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缠 stroke by stroke?

缠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缠 and 绩?

缠 (chán) and 绩 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 缠?

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

Q: What common words use 缠?

Common words containing 缠 include: 纠缠 (jiū chán) — to pester; to entangle; 缠绕 (chán rào) — to twine; to wind; to twist; 难缠 (nán chán) — difficult to deal with; pesky.

How to Write 缠

The character 缠 (chán) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缠 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wind; to wrap; to pester.

Common Words with 缠

纠缠 jiū chán

to pester; to entangle

缠绕 chán rào

to twine; to wind; to twist

难缠 nán chán

difficult to deal with; pesky

Example Sentences

别再纠缠我了。

bié zài jiū chán wǒ le

Stop pestering me.

绳子缠绕在树上。

shéng zi chán rào zài shù shàng

The rope is wound around the tree.

这个人很难缠。

zhè ge rén hěn nán chán

This person is very difficult to deal with.

Similar Characters

绩 jì

绪 xù

绫 líng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缠

What does 缠 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缠 and 绩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缠?

What common words use 缠?

How to Write 缠 (chán)