How to Write 犯
The character 犯 (fàn) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
犯 is pronounced fàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to commit; to violate; to offend.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 犯 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 犯
犯错
fàn cuò
to make a mistake
犯人
fàn rén
prisoner; convict
犯罪
fàn zuì
to commit a crime
Example Sentences
每个人都会犯错。
měi gè rén dū huì fàn cuò
Everyone makes mistakes.
警察抓住了犯人。
jǐng chá zhuā zhù le fàn rén
The police caught the criminal.
这种行为是犯罪。
zhè zhǒng xíng wéi shì fàn zuì
This behavior is a crime.
Practice Writing 犯 (fàn)
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