缳 (huán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缳 (huán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缳 (huán) means "noose". with 16 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缳 stroke by stroke?

缳 has 16 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 缳 and 缥?

缳 (huán) and 缥 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 缳?

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 缳?

Common words containing 缳 include: 缳套 (huán tào) — noose; 投缳 (tóu huán) — to hang oneself; 缳首 (huán shǒu) — to hang by the neck.

How to Write 缳

The character 缳 (huán) is written with 16 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缳 is pronounced huán in Mandarin Chinese. It means noose.

Common Words with 缳

缳套 huán tào

noose

投缳 tóu huán

to hang oneself

缳首 huán shǒu

to hang by the neck

Example Sentences

绳子打了个缳套。

shéng zi dǎ le gè huán tào

The rope was tied into a loop.

这是一个古老的词。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de cí

This is an ancient word.

这种刑罚叫缳首。

zhè zhǒng xíng fá jiào huán shǒu

This punishment is called strangulation.

Similar Characters

缥 piāo

缦 màn

缧 léi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缳

What does 缳 (huán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缳 and 缥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缳?

What common words use 缳?

How to Write 缳 (huán)