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

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

The Chinese character 镡 (chán) means "sword guard". with 17 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镡 stroke by stroke?

镡 has 17 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镡 and 镆?

镡 (chán) and 镆 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 镡?

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

Q: What common words use 镡?

Common words containing 镡 include: 剑镡 (jiàn chán) — Sword guard; 刀镡 (dāo chán) — Sword guard (tsuba); 铜镡 (tóng chán) — Copper sword guard.

How to Write 镡

The character 镡 (chán) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

镡 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means sword guard.

Common Words with 镡

剑镡 jiàn chán

Sword guard

刀镡 dāo chán

Sword guard (tsuba)

铜镡 tóng chán

Copper sword guard

Example Sentences

这把剑的剑镡很美。

zhè bǎ jiàn de jiàn chán hěn měi

The handguard of this sword is very beautiful.

刀镡保护了手指。

dāo chán bǎo hù le shǒu zhǐ

The sword guard protected the fingers.

这是一个古代铜镡。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ dài tóng chán

This is an ancient bronze sword guard.

Similar Characters

镆 mò

镇 zhèn

镈 bó

Practice Writing 镡 (chán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镡

What does 镡 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镡 and 镆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镡?

What common words use 镡?

How to Write 镡 (chán)