樊 (fán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 樊 (fán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 樊 (fán) means "Cage / fence". with 15 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 樊 stroke by stroke?

樊 has 15 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 樊 and 椴?

樊 (fán) and 椴 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 樊?

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

Q: What common words use 樊?

Common words containing 樊 include: 姓樊 (xìng fán) — Surname Fan; 樊篱 (fán lí) — Fence / barrier; 樊笼 (fán lóng) — Birdcage / confinement.

How to Write 樊

The character 樊 (fán) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

樊 is pronounced fán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cage / fence.

Common Words with 樊

姓樊 xìng fán

Surname Fan

樊篱 fán lí

Fence / barrier

樊笼 fán lóng

Birdcage / confinement

Example Sentences

我的老师姓樊。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng fán

My teacher's surname is Fan.

冲破传统的樊篱。

chōng pò chuán tǒng de fán lí

Break through the barriers of tradition.

鸟儿飞出了樊笼。

niǎo ér fēi chū le fán lóng

The bird flew out of the cage.

Similar Characters

椴 duàn

椹 shèn

椽 chuán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樊

What does 樊 (fán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 樊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 樊 and 椴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 樊?

What common words use 樊?

How to Write 樊 (fán)