攒 (cuán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 攒 (cuán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 攒 (cuán) means "to save money or assemble". with 19 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 攒 stroke by stroke?

攒 has 19 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 攒 and 擡?

攒 (cuán) and 擡 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 攒?

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 攒?

Common words containing 攒 include: 攒钱 (zǎn qián) — to save money; 积攒 (jī zǎn) — to save up / accumulate; 攒聚 (cuán jù) — to gather together.

How to Write 攒

The character 攒 (cuán) is written with 19 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

攒 is pronounced cuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to save money or assemble.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: cuán, zǎn.

Common Words with 攒

攒钱 zǎn qián

to save money

积攒 jī zǎn

to save up / accumulate

攒聚 cuán jù

to gather together

Example Sentences

我在攒钱买电脑。

wǒ zài zǎn qián mǎi diàn nǎo

I am saving money to buy a computer.

他积攒了很多经验。

tā jī zǎn le hěn duō jīng yàn

He has accumulated a lot of experience.

人群攒聚在广场上。

rén qún cuán jù zài guǎng chǎng shàng

The crowd gathered on the square.

Similar Characters

擡 tái

擢 zhuó

擤 xǐng

Practice Writing 攒 (cuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 攒

What does 攒 (cuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 攒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 攒 and 擡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 攒?

What common words use 攒?

How to Write 攒 (cuán)