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

Q: What does 繁 (fán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 繁 (fán) means "numerous, complex, or lush". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 17 strokes and the radical 糸.

Q: How do you write 繁 stroke by stroke?

繁 has 17 strokes. The radical is 糸. 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 繁 and 縩?

繁 (fán) and 縩 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 繁?

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

Q: What common words use 繁?

Common words containing 繁 include: 繁荣 (fán róng) — prosperous, prosperity; 繁体字 (fán tǐ zì) — traditional Chinese characters; 繁多 (fán duō) — many and varied, numerous.

How to Write 繁

The character 繁 (fán) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 糸 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

繁 is pronounced fán in Mandarin Chinese. It means numerous, complex, or lush.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 繁 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 繁

繁荣 fán róng

prosperous, prosperity

繁体字 fán tǐ zì

traditional Chinese characters

繁多 fán duō

many and varied, numerous

Example Sentences

城市非常繁荣。

chéng shì fēi cháng fán róng

The city is very prosperous.

我在学繁体字。

wǒ zài xué fán tǐ zì

I am learning traditional Chinese characters.

这里的种类繁多。

zhè lǐ de zhǒng lèi fán duō

There is a wide variety here.

Similar Characters

縩 cài

縻 mí

繇 yáo

Practice Writing 繁 (fán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 繁

What does 繁 (fán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 繁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 繁 and 縩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 繁?

What common words use 繁?

How to Write 繁 (fán)