How to Write 巛
The character 巛 (chuān) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巛 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
巛 is pronounced chuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means River (ancient radical form).
Common Words with 巛
巛部
chuān bù
The 'Chuan' radical
巛川
chuān chuān
Ancient script for 'river'
巛流
chuān liú
Flowing water / Stream
Example Sentences
巛部是汉字部首。
chuān bù shì hàn zì bù shǒu
The 'Chuan' radical is a Chinese character radical.
巛川是古文字。
chuān chuān shì gǔ wén zì
'Chuanchuan' is an ancient script.
巛流在这里汇合。
chuān liú zài zhè lǐ huì hé
The streams converge here.
Practice Writing 巛 (chuān)
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