鹃 (juān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鹃 (juān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹃 (juān) means "Cuckoo". with 12 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹃 stroke by stroke?

鹃 has 12 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹃 and 袅?

鹃 (juān) and 袅 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 鹃?

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

Q: What common words use 鹃?

Common words containing 鹃 include: 杜鹃 (dù juān) — cuckoo; azalea; 杜鹃鸟 (dù juān niǎo) — cuckoo bird; 鹃啼 (juān tí) — The cuckoo's cry.

How to Write 鹃

The character 鹃 (juān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹃 is pronounced juān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cuckoo.

Common Words with 鹃

杜鹃 dù juān

cuckoo; azalea

杜鹃鸟 dù juān niǎo

cuckoo bird

鹃啼 juān tí

The cuckoo's cry

Example Sentences

杜鹃花开了。

dù juān huā kāi le

The azaleas are in bloom.

杜鹃鸟在叫。

dù juān niǎo zài jiào

The cuckoo is calling.

杜鹃声声啼。

dù juān shēng shēng tí

The cuckoo chirps repeatedly.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸪 gū

鸫 dōng

Practice Writing 鹃 (juān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹃

What does 鹃 (juān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹃 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹃?

What common words use 鹃?

How to Write 鹃 (juān)