串 (chuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 串 (chuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 串 (chuàn) means "string; bunch; to string together". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 丨.

Q: How do you write 串 stroke by stroke?

串 has 7 strokes. The radical is 丨. 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 串 and 丱?

串 (chuàn) and 丱 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 串?

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

Q: What common words use 串?

Common words containing 串 include: 羊肉串 (yáng ròu chuàn) — Mutton skewers; lamb kebabs; 一串 (yī chuàn) — a string of; a bunch of; 串门 (chuàn mén) — to drop in; to visit someone's home.

How to Write 串

The character 串 (chuàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丨 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

串 is pronounced chuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means string; bunch; to string together.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 串 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 串

羊肉串 yáng ròu chuàn

Mutton skewers; lamb kebabs

一串 yī chuàn

a string of; a bunch of

串门 chuàn mén

to drop in; to visit someone's home

Example Sentences

我想吃羊肉串。

wǒ xiǎng chī yáng ròu chuàn

I want to eat lamb skewers.

这是一串钥匙。

zhè shì yī chuàn yào shi

This is a bunch of keys.

邻居经常来串门。

lín jū jīng cháng lái chuàn mén

The neighbors often drop by for a visit.

Similar Characters

丱 guàn

临 lín

Practice Writing 串 (chuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 串

What does 串 (chuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 串 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 串 and 丱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 串?

What common words use 串?

How to Write 串 (chuàn)