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

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

The Chinese character 蟾 (chán) means "toad". with 19 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟾 stroke by stroke?

蟾 has 19 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蟾 and 螫?

蟾 (chán) and 螫 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 蟾?

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

Q: What common words use 蟾?

Common words containing 蟾 include: 蟾蜍 (chán chú) — toad; 蟾宫 (chán gōng) — Toad Palace (the Moon); 蟾影 (chán yǐng) — moonlight.

How to Write 蟾

The character 蟾 (chán) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

蟾 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means toad.

Common Words with 蟾

蟾蜍 chán chú

toad

蟾宫 chán gōng

Toad Palace (the Moon)

蟾影 chán yǐng

moonlight

Example Sentences

蟾蜍在池塘边跳。

chán chú zài chí táng biān tiào

The toad is jumping by the pond.

蟾宫是月亮的别称。

chán gōng shì yuè liàng de bié chēng

'Toad Palace' is another name for the moon.

湖面上有蟾影。

hú miàn shàng yǒu chán yǐng

There is a reflection of the moon on the lake surface.

Similar Characters

螫 shì

螬 cáo

螳 táng

Practice Writing 蟾 (chán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟾

What does 蟾 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟾 and 螫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟾?

What common words use 蟾?

How to Write 蟾 (chán)