泛 (fàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 泛 (fàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泛 (fàn) means "To float; general; extensive.". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泛 stroke by stroke?

泛 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 泛 and 㳄?

泛 (fàn) and 㳄 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 泛?

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

Q: What common words use 泛?

Common words containing 泛 include: 广泛 (guǎng fàn) — extensive; wide-ranging; 泛舟 (fàn zhōu) — To go boating.; 泛指 (fàn zhǐ) — General term; to refer generally to..

How to Write 泛

The character 泛 (fàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

泛 is pronounced fàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To float; general; extensive..

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

Common Words with 泛

广泛 guǎng fàn

extensive; wide-ranging

泛舟 fàn zhōu

To go boating.

泛指 fàn zhǐ

General term; to refer generally to.

Example Sentences

他的兴趣很广泛。

tā de xìng qù hěn guǎng fàn

He has a wide range of interests.

我们在湖上泛舟。

wǒ men zài hú shàng fàn zhōu

We are boating on the lake.

这个词是泛指。

zhè ge cí shì fàn zhǐ

This word is a general term.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泛

What does 泛 (fàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泛 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泛?

What common words use 泛?

How to Write 泛 (fàn)