谄 (chǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 谄 (chǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谄 (chǎn) means "To flatter; to fawn". with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谄 stroke by stroke?

谄 has 10 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 谄 and 诓?

谄 (chǎn) and 诓 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 谄?

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 谄?

Common words containing 谄 include: 谄媚 (chǎn mèi) — To flatter; to toady; 谄笑 (chǎn xiào) — An ingratiating smile; a fawning smile; 贫而无谄 (pín ér wú chǎn) — Poor but not fawning.

How to Write 谄

The character 谄 (chǎn) is written with 10 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

谄 is pronounced chǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To flatter; to fawn.

Common Words with 谄

谄媚 chǎn mèi

To flatter; to toady

谄笑 chǎn xiào

An ingratiating smile; a fawning smile

贫而无谄 pín ér wú chǎn

Poor but not fawning

Example Sentences

他不向任何人谄媚。

tā bù xiàng rèn hé rén chǎn mèi

He doesn't flatter anyone.

那个人露出了谄笑。

nà ge rén lù chū le chǎn xiào

That person gave a fawning smile.

做人应当贫而无谄。

zuò rén yīng dāng pín ér wú chǎn

One should be poor but not fawning.

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谄

What does 谄 (chǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谄 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谄?

What common words use 谄?

How to Write 谄 (chǎn)