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

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

The Chinese character 谗 (chán) means "to slander". with 11 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谗 stroke by stroke?

谗 has 11 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谗 and 诫?

谗 (chán) and 诫 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 谗?

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

Q: What common words use 谗?

Common words containing 谗 include: 谗言 (chán yán) — slanderous talk; 进谗 (jìn chán) — To slander / To speak ill of someone to a superior; 谗害 (chán hài) — to frame with slander.

How to Write 谗

The character 谗 (chán) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谗 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to slander.

Common Words with 谗

谗言 chán yán

slanderous talk

进谗 jìn chán

To slander / To speak ill of someone to a superior

谗害 chán hài

to frame with slander

Example Sentences

不要听信谗言。

bú yào tīng xìn chán yán

Don't listen to slander.

他在背后进谗。

tā zài bèi hòu jìn chán

He is slandering behind someone's back.

他被人谗害了。

tā bèi rén chán hài le

He was slandered and harmed by someone.

Similar Characters

诫 jiè

诬 wū

语 yǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谗

What does 谗 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谗 and 诫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谗?

What common words use 谗?

How to Write 谗 (chán)