焚 (fén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 焚 (fén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 焚 (fén) means "to burn". with 12 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 焚 stroke by stroke?

焚 has 12 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 焚 and 烊?

焚 (fén) and 烊 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 焚?

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

Q: What common words use 焚?

Common words containing 焚 include: 焚烧 (fén shāo) — to incinerate or burn; 焚香 (fén xiāng) — to burn incense; 心急如焚 (xīn jí rú fén) — burning with anxiety.

How to Write 焚

The character 焚 (fén) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

焚 is pronounced fén in Mandarin Chinese. It means to burn.

Common Words with 焚

焚烧 fén shāo

to incinerate or burn

焚香 fén xiāng

to burn incense

心急如焚 xīn jí rú fén

burning with anxiety

Example Sentences

垃圾正在焚烧。

lā jī zhèng zài fén shāo

The garbage is being incinerated.

他在庙里焚香。

tā zài miào lǐ fén xiāng

He is burning incense in the temple.

他等得心急如焚。

tā děng dé xīn jí rú fén

He was burning with impatience while waiting.

Similar Characters

烊 yáng

烕 miè

烘 hōng

Practice Writing 焚 (fén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 焚

What does 焚 (fén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 焚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 焚 and 烊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 焚?

What common words use 焚?

How to Write 焚 (fén)