缓 (huǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缓 (huǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缓 (huǎn) means "slow / to delay / to ease". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缓 stroke by stroke?

缓 has 12 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 缓 and 绠?

缓 (huǎn) and 绠 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 缓?

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 缓?

Common words containing 缓 include: 缓慢 (huǎn màn) — slow / sluggish; 缓解 (huǎn jiě) — to relieve / to ease / to mitigate; 缓和 (huǎn hé) — to ease / to relax / to alleviate.

How to Write 缓

The character 缓 (huǎn) is written with 12 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

缓 is pronounced huǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means slow / to delay / to ease.

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

Common Words with 缓

缓慢 huǎn màn

slow / sluggish

缓解 huǎn jiě

to relieve / to ease / to mitigate

缓和 huǎn hé

to ease / to relax / to alleviate

Example Sentences

老人的动作很缓慢。

lǎo rén de dòng zuò hěn huǎn màn

The elderly person's movements are very slow.

听音乐可以缓解压力。

tīng yīn yuè kě yǐ huǎn jiě yā lì

Listening to music can alleviate stress.

紧张的气氛缓和了。

jǐn zhāng de qì fēn huǎn hé le

The tense atmosphere has eased.

Similar Characters

绠 gěng

绡 xiāo

绢 juàn

Practice Writing 缓 (huǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缓

What does 缓 (huǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缓 and 绠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缓?

What common words use 缓?

How to Write 缓 (huǎn)