How to Write 颤
The character 颤 (chàn) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 页 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
颤 is pronounced chàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To tremble; to shiver.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: chàn, zhàn.
Common Words with 颤
Example Sentences
那个可怜的孩子在寒风中冻得瑟瑟颤抖。
nà ge kě lián de hái zi zài hán fēng zhōng dòng dé sè sè chàn dǒu
The poor child was shivering in the cold wind.
琴弦在手指的拨动下发出细微的颤动。
qín xián zài shǒu zhǐ de bō dòng xià fā chū xì wēi de chàn dòng
The strings vibrate slightly as they are plucked by fingers.
想到那个恐怖的画面，他不寒而栗，浑身颤栗。
xiǎng dào nà ge kǒng bù de huà miàn tā bù hán ér lì hún shēn zhàn lì
Thinking of that horrific scene, he shuddered with fear and trembled all over.
考试前他紧张得双腿不停地打颤。
kǎo shì qián tā jǐn zhāng dé shuāng tuǐ bù tíng dì dǎ zhàn
His legs were trembling uncontrollably with nervousness before the exam.
Practice Writing 颤 (chàn)
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