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

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

The Chinese character 馋 (chán) means "Greedy / gluttonous / craving food". with 12 strokes and the radical 饣.

Q: How do you write 馋 stroke by stroke?

馋 has 12 strokes. The radical is 饣. 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 馋 and 飨?

馋 (chán) and 飨 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 馋?

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

Q: What common words use 馋?

Common words containing 馋 include: 嘴馋 (zuǐ chán) — greedy; gluttonous; craving food; 馋猫 (chán māo) — Greedy cat (glutton); 馋人 (chán rén) — Mouth-watering / tempting.

How to Write 馋

The character 馋 (chán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 饣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

馋 is pronounced chán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Greedy / gluttonous / craving food.

Common Words with 馋

嘴馋 zuǐ chán

greedy; gluttonous; craving food

馋猫 chán māo

Greedy cat (glutton)

馋人 chán rén

Mouth-watering / tempting

Example Sentences

那个小孩很嘴馋。

nà ge xiǎo hái hěn zuǐ chán

That child is very greedy for food.

你真是个小馋猫。

nǐ zhēn shì gè xiǎo chán māo

You are such a little foodie.

这些菜真馋人。

zhè xiē cài zhēn chán rén

These dishes look mouth-watering.

Similar Characters

飨 xiǎng

饽 bō

饿 è

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Frequently Asked Questions about 馋

What does 馋 (chán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 馋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 馋 and 飨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 馋?

What common words use 馋?

How to Write 馋 (chán)