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

Q: What does 芬 (fēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芬 (fēn) means "Fragrance / Scent". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芬 stroke by stroke?

芬 has 7 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 芬 and 兹?

芬 (fēn) 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 芬?

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 芬?

Common words containing 芬 include: 芬芳 (fēn fāng) — Fragrant / Sweet-smelling; 芬兰 (fēn lán) — Finland; 芬香 (fēn xiāng) — Fragrance / Aroma.

How to Write 芬

The character 芬 (fēn) is written with 7 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

芬 is pronounced fēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fragrance / Scent.

Common Words with 芬

芬芳 fēn fāng

Fragrant / Sweet-smelling

芬兰 fēn lán

Finland

芬香 fēn xiāng

Fragrance / Aroma

Example Sentences

花朵非常芬芳。

huā duǒ fēi cháng fēn fāng

The flowers are very fragrant.

他去年去了芬兰。

tā qù nián qù le fēn lán

He went to Finland last year.

空气中充满了芬香。

kōng qì zhōng chōng mǎn le fēn xiāng

The air is filled with fragrance.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芬

What does 芬 (fēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芬 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芬?

What common words use 芬?

How to Write 芬 (fēn)