How to Write 穿
The character 穿 (chuān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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
穿 is pronounced chuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wear / to pass through.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 穿 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 穿
穿衣服
chuān yī fú
To put on clothes
穿过
chuān guò
To pass through / to cross
穿着
chuān zhe
Apparel / way of dressing
Example Sentences
我在穿衣服。
wǒ zài chuān yī fú
I am putting on clothes.
我们穿过这条街。
wǒ men chuān guò zhè tiáo jiē
We crossed this street.
他的穿着很整齐。
tā de chuān zhe hěn zhěng qí
His dress is very neat.
Practice Writing 穿 (chuān)
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