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

Q: What does 幡 (fān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 幡 (fān) means "banner / streamer". with 15 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 幡 stroke by stroke?

幡 has 15 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 幡 and 幌?

幡 (fān) and 幌 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 幡?

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 幡?

Common words containing 幡 include: 幡旗 (fān qí) — banner / flag; 幡然 (fān rán) — suddenly (changing one's mind); 挂幡 (guà fān) — to hang a banner or pennant.

How to Write 幡

The character 幡 (fān) is written with 15 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

幡 is pronounced fān in Mandarin Chinese. It means banner / streamer.

Common Words with 幡

幡旗 fān qí

banner / flag

幡然 fān rán

suddenly (changing one's mind)

挂幡 guà fān

to hang a banner or pennant

Example Sentences

风吹动了彩色的幡旗。

fēng chuī dòng le cǎi sè de fān qí

The wind blew the colorful banners.

他幡然醒悟，决定努力。

tā fān rán xǐng wù jué dìng nǔ lì

He suddenly saw the light and decided to work hard.

寺庙门口挂着长幡。

sì miào mén kǒu guà zhe zhǎng fān

Long banners are hanging at the temple entrance.

Similar Characters

幌 huǎng

幔 màn

幕 mù

Practice Writing 幡 (fān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 幡

What does 幡 (fān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 幡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 幡 and 幌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 幡?

What common words use 幡?

How to Write 幡 (fān)