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

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

The Chinese character 阐 (chǎn) means "to explain; to clarify". with 11 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阐 stroke by stroke?

阐 has 11 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阐 and 闺?

阐 (chǎn) and 闺 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 阐?

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

Q: What common words use 阐?

Common words containing 阐 include: 阐述 (chǎn shù) — to elaborate; to explain; 阐明 (chǎn míng) — to clarify; to explain clearly; 阐发 (chǎn fā) — to elucidate; to explain and develop.

How to Write 阐

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阐 is pronounced chǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to explain; to clarify.

Common Words with 阐

阐述 chǎn shù

to elaborate; to explain

阐明 chǎn míng

to clarify; to explain clearly

阐发 chǎn fā

to elucidate; to explain and develop

Example Sentences

请阐述你的观点。

qǐng chǎn shù nǐ de guān diǎn

Please elaborate on your viewpoint.

他阐明了事情的真相。

tā chǎn míng liǎo shì qíng de zhēn xiàng

He clarified the truth of the matter.

这篇文章阐发了新思想。

zhè piān wén zhāng chǎn fā le xīn sī xiǎng

This article elucidates new ideas.

Similar Characters

闺 guī

闻 wén

闼 tà

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阐

What does 阐 (chǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阐 and 闺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阐?

What common words use 阐?

How to Write 阐 (chǎn)