眷 (juàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 眷 (juàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眷 (juàn) means "to care for or look back". with 11 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眷 stroke by stroke?

眷 has 11 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眷 and 相?

眷 (juàn) and 相 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 眷?

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

Q: What common words use 眷?

Common words containing 眷 include: 眷恋 (juàn liàn) — to be deeply attached to; 家眷 (jiā juàn) — Family members / Dependents; 眷顾 (juàn gù) — to care for or show concern.

How to Write 眷

The character 眷 (juàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

眷 is pronounced juàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to care for or look back.

Common Words with 眷

眷恋 juàn liàn

to be deeply attached to

家眷 jiā juàn

Family members / Dependents

眷顾 juàn gù

to care for or show concern

Example Sentences

他眷恋着故乡。

tā juàn liàn zhe gù xiāng

He yearns for his hometown.

他带着家眷回国了。

tā dài zhe jiā juàn huí guó le

He returned to his country with his family.

运气总是眷顾他。

yùn qì zǒng shì juàn gù tā

Luck always favors him.

Similar Characters

相 xiāng

盹 dǔn

盼 pàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眷

What does 眷 (juàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眷 and 相?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眷?

What common words use 眷?

How to Write 眷 (juàn)