换 (huàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 换 (huàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 换 (huàn) means "Change / Exchange". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 换 stroke by stroke?

换 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 换 and 㧜?

换 (huàn) and 㧜 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 换?

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

Q: What common words use 换?

Common words containing 换 include: 换钱 (huàn qián) — Exchange money; 换衣服 (huàn yī fú) — Change clothes; 换车 (huàn chē) — Transfer / Change buses or trains.

How to Write 换

The character 换 (huàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

换 is pronounced huàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Change / Exchange.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 换 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 换

换钱 huàn qián

Exchange money

换衣服 huàn yī fú

Change clothes

换车 huàn chē

Transfer / Change buses or trains

Example Sentences

我要去银行换钱。

wǒ yào qù yín háng huàn qián

I'm going to the bank to exchange money.

我去房间换衣服。

wǒ qù fáng jiān huàn yī fú

I'm going to the room to change my clothes.

我们要在下一站换车。

wǒ men yào zài xià yī zhàn huàn chē

We need to change vehicles at the next stop.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

Practice Writing 换 (huàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 换

What does 换 (huàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 换 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 换 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 换?

What common words use 换?

How to Write 换 (huàn)