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

Q: What does 范 (fàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 范 (fàn) means "Model / Pattern / Scope". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 范 stroke by stroke?

范 has 8 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 范 and 兹?

范 (fàn) and 兹 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 范?

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 范?

Common words containing 范 include: 范围 (fàn wéi) — Scope / Range; 模范 (mó fàn) — model; exemplary; paragon; 范文 (fàn wén) — Model essay.

How to Write 范

The character 范 (fàn) is written with 8 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

范 is pronounced fàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Model / Pattern / Scope.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 范 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 范

范围 fàn wéi

Scope / Range

模范 mó fàn

model; exemplary; paragon

范文 fàn wén

Model essay

Example Sentences

这次考试范围很广。

zhè cì kǎo shì fàn wéi hěn guǎng

The scope of this exam is very broad.

他是我们班的模范。

tā shì wǒ men bān de mó fàn

He is the model student of our class.

老师读了一篇范文。

lǎo shī dú le yī piān fàn wén

The teacher read a model essay.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 范 (fàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 范

What does 范 (fàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 范 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 范 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 范?

What common words use 范?

How to Write 范 (fàn)