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

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

The Chinese character 铲 (chǎn) means "Shovel; to shovel". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铲 stroke by stroke?

铲 has 11 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 铲 and 钙?

铲 (chǎn) and 钙 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 铲?

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 铲?

Common words containing 铲 include: 铲子 (chǎn zi) — Shovel; spatula; 锅铲 (guō chǎn) — Spatula; turner; 铲雪 (chǎn xuě) — To shovel snow.

How to Write 铲

The character 铲 (chǎn) is written with 11 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

铲 is pronounced chǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shovel; to shovel.

Common Words with 铲

铲子 chǎn zi

Shovel; spatula

锅铲 guō chǎn

Spatula; turner

铲雪 chǎn xuě

To shovel snow

Example Sentences

墙角有一把铲子。

qiáng jiǎo yǒu yī bǎ chǎn zi

There is a shovel in the corner.

妈妈在找锅铲。

mā mā zài zhǎo guō chǎn

Mom is looking for the spatula.

冬天我们要铲雪。

dōng tiān wǒ men yào chǎn xuě

We need to shovel snow in winter.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铲 (chǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铲

What does 铲 (chǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铲 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铲?

What common words use 铲?

How to Write 铲 (chǎn)