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

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

The Chinese character 焕 (huàn) means "shining / glowing". with 11 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 焕 stroke by stroke?

焕 has 11 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 焕 and 炤?

焕 (huàn) and 炤 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 焕?

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 焕?

Common words containing 焕 include: 焕然一新 (huàn rán yì xīn) — to take on a completely new look; 焕发 (huàn fā) — to glow with / to burst forth; 焕彩 (huàn cǎi) — radiant / brilliant colors.

How to Write 焕

The character 焕 (huàn) is written with 11 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

焕 is pronounced huàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means shining / glowing.

Common Words with 焕

焕然一新 huàn rán yì xīn

to take on a completely new look

焕发 huàn fā

to glow with / to burst forth

焕彩 huàn cǎi

radiant / brilliant colors

Example Sentences

打扫后房间焕然一新。

dǎ sǎo hòu fáng jiān huàn rán yì xīn

The room looks brand new after cleaning.

他焕发出青春的活力。

tā huàn fā chū qīng chūn de huó lì

He radiates youthful vitality.

灯光让舞台焕彩夺目。

dēng guāng ràng wǔ tái huàn cǎi duó mù

The lighting makes the stage dazzling.

Similar Characters

炤 zhào

炫 xuàn

炭 tàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 焕

What does 焕 (huàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 焕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 焕 and 炤?

What mistakes do learners make writing 焕?

What common words use 焕?

How to Write 焕 (huàn)