帆 (fān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 帆 (fān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 帆 (fān) means "sail". with 6 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 帆 stroke by stroke?

帆 has 6 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 帆 and 巿?

帆 (fān) and 巿 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 帆?

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

Q: What common words use 帆?

Common words containing 帆 include: 帆船 (fān chuán) — sailboat; sailing ship; 一帆风顺 (yī fān fēng shùn) — smooth sailing; everything going smoothly; 帆布 (fān bù) — canvas.

How to Write 帆

The character 帆 (fān) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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

帆 is pronounced fān in Mandarin Chinese. It means sail.

Common Words with 帆

帆船 fān chuán

sailboat; sailing ship

一帆风顺 yī fān fēng shùn

smooth sailing; everything going smoothly

帆布 fān bù

canvas

Example Sentences

海上有几只帆船。

hǎi shàng yǒu jǐ zhī fān chuán

There are several sailboats on the sea.

祝你一帆风顺。

zhù nǐ yī fān fēng shùn

Wish you smooth sailing.

这是一个帆布包。

zhè shì yí gè fān bù bāo

This is a canvas bag.

Similar Characters

巿 fú

帀 zā

币 bì

Practice Writing 帆 (fān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 帆

What does 帆 (fān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 帆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 帆 and 巿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 帆?

What common words use 帆?

How to Write 帆 (fān)