纷 (fēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 纷 (fēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 纷 (fēn) means "numerous; confused; tangled". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 纷 stroke by stroke?

纷 has 7 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 纷 and 纠?

纷 (fēn) and 纠 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 纷?

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

Q: What common words use 纷?

Common words containing 纷 include: 纷纷 (fēn fēn) — one after another; in succession; profuse; 纠纷 (jiū fēn) — dispute; conflict; 纷乱 (fēn luàn) — chaotic; in a mess.

How to Write 纷

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

纷 is pronounced fēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means numerous; confused; tangled.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 纷 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 纷

纷纷 fēn fēn

one after another; in succession; profuse

纠纷 jiū fēn

dispute; conflict

纷乱 fēn luàn

chaotic; in a mess

Example Sentences

雪花纷纷落下。

xuě huā fēn fēn là xià

Snowflakes are falling thick and fast.

他们有了小纠纷。

tā men yǒu le xiǎo jiū fēn

They had a small dispute.

他的头发很纷乱。

tā de tóu fà hěn fēn luàn

His hair is very messy.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 纷 (fēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纷

What does 纷 (fēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 纷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 纷 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 纷?

What common words use 纷?

How to Write 纷 (fēn)