抻 (chēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 抻 (chēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抻 (chēn) means "to pull or stretch". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抻 stroke by stroke?

抻 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 抻 and 㧜?

抻 (chēn) and 㧜 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 抻?

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

Q: What common words use 抻?

Common words containing 抻 include: 抻面 (chēn miàn) — hand-pulled noodles; 抻长 (chēn zhǎng) — to stretch out; 抻懒腰 (chēn lǎn yāo) — to stretch oneself.

How to Write 抻

The character 抻 (chēn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

抻 is pronounced chēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pull or stretch.

Common Words with 抻

抻面 chēn miàn

hand-pulled noodles

抻长 chēn zhǎng

to stretch out

抻懒腰 chēn lǎn yāo

to stretch oneself

Example Sentences

我想吃一碗抻面。

wǒ xiǎng chī yī wǎn chēn miàn

I want to eat a bowl of hand-pulled noodles.

把绳子抻长一点。

bǎ shéng zi chēn zhǎng yì diǎn

Stretch the rope a bit longer.

他起床后抻了下懒腰。

tā qǐ chuáng hòu chēn le xià lǎn yāo

He stretched after getting out of bed.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 抻 (chēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抻

What does 抻 (chēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抻 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抻?

What common words use 抻?

How to Write 抻 (chēn)