喘 (chuǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喘 (chuǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喘 (chuǎn) means "to pant / to gasp". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喘 stroke by stroke?

喘 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喘 and 㕡?

喘 (chuǎn) and 㕡 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 喘?

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

Q: What common words use 喘?

Common words containing 喘 include: 喘气 (chuǎn qì) — to breathe heavily / to pant; 喘息 (chuǎn xī) — to pant / to take a breather; 哮喘 (xiāo chuǎn) — Asthma.

How to Write 喘

The character 喘 (chuǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

喘 is pronounced chuǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pant / to gasp.

Common Words with 喘

喘气 chuǎn qì

to breathe heavily / to pant

喘息 chuǎn xī

to pant / to take a breather

哮喘 xiāo chuǎn

Asthma

Example Sentences

他累得直喘气。

tā lèi dé zhí chuǎn qì

He was so tired that he was gasping for breath.

让他喘息一会儿。

ràng tā chuǎn xī yī huì er

Let him catch his breath for a moment.

他患有哮喘病。

tā huàn yǒu xiāo chuǎn bìng

He suffers from asthma.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喘 (chuǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喘

What does 喘 (chuǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喘 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喘?

What common words use 喘?

How to Write 喘 (chuǎn)