撺 (cuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撺 (cuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撺 (cuān) means "to urge; to stir up; to leap". with 15 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撺 stroke by stroke?

撺 has 15 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 撺 and 搋?

撺 (cuān) and 搋 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 撺?

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 撺?

Common words containing 撺 include: 撺掇 (cuān duō) — to urge; to incite; to egg on; 乱撺 (luàn cuān) — to leap about aimlessly; 撺弄 (cuān nòng) — to instigate; to egg on.

How to Write 撺

The character 撺 (cuān) is written with 15 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

撺 is pronounced cuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to urge; to stir up; to leap.

Common Words with 撺

撺掇 cuān duō

to urge; to incite; to egg on

乱撺 luàn cuān

to leap about aimlessly

撺弄 cuān nòng

to instigate; to egg on

Example Sentences

他撺掇我去旅游。

tā cuān duō wǒ qù lǚ yóu

He urged me to go traveling.

别在屋里乱撺。

bié zài wū lǐ luàn cuān

Don't run around wildly in the room.

谁在背后撺弄他？

shuí zài bèi hòu cuān nòng tā

Who is egging him on behind his back?

Similar Characters

搋 chuāi

搌 zhǎn

搏 bó

Practice Writing 撺 (cuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撺

What does 撺 (cuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撺 and 搋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撺?

What common words use 撺?

How to Write 撺 (cuān)