篡 (cuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 篡 (cuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 篡 (cuàn) means "to usurp or seize". with 16 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 篡 stroke by stroke?

篡 has 16 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 篡 and 箅?

篡 (cuàn) and 箅 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 篡?

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

Q: What common words use 篡?

Common words containing 篡 include: 篡改 (cuàn gǎi) — to falsify, tamper with, or distort; 篡位 (cuàn wèi) — to usurp the throne; 篡夺 (cuàn duó) — to usurp or seize power.

How to Write 篡

The character 篡 (cuàn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

篡 is pronounced cuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to usurp or seize.

Common Words with 篡

篡改 cuàn gǎi

to falsify, tamper with, or distort

篡位 cuàn wèi

to usurp the throne

篡夺 cuàn duó

to usurp or seize power

Example Sentences

别篡改我的话。

bié cuàn gǎi wǒ de huà

Don't twist my words.

他想篡位当皇帝。

tā xiǎng cuàn wèi dāng huáng dì

He wants to usurp the throne and become emperor.

权力被篡夺了。

quán lì bèi cuàn duó le

The power was usurped.

Similar Characters

箅 bì

箍 gū

箐 qìng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 篡

What does 篡 (cuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 篡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 篡 and 箅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 篡?

What common words use 篡?

How to Write 篡 (cuàn)