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

Q: What does 藩 (fān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藩 (fān) means "fence; barrier; vassal state". with 18 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藩 stroke by stroke?

藩 has 18 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 藩 and 䕭?

藩 (fān) and 䕭 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 藩?

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

Q: What common words use 藩?

Common words containing 藩 include: 藩篱 (fān lí) — fence; barrier; boundary; 藩王 (fān wáng) — vassal king; feudal prince; 藩屏 (fān píng) — screen; protection; barrier.

How to Write 藩

The character 藩 (fān) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

藩 is pronounced fān in Mandarin Chinese. It means fence; barrier; vassal state.

Common Words with 藩

藩篱 fān lí

fence; barrier; boundary

藩王 fān wáng

vassal king; feudal prince

藩屏 fān píng

screen; protection; barrier

Example Sentences

我们要打破藩篱。

wǒ men yào dǎ pò fān lí

We should break down barriers.

古代有很多藩王。

gǔ dài yǒu hěn duō fān wáng

There were many vassal kings in ancient times.

他是国家的藩屏。

tā shì guó jiā de fān píng

He is the protector of the nation.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

蕑 jiān

蕠 rú

Practice Writing 藩 (fān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藩

What does 藩 (fān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藩 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藩?

What common words use 藩?

How to Write 藩 (fān)