挛 (luán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挛 (luán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挛 (luán) means "contraction". with 10 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 挛 stroke by stroke?

挛 has 10 strokes. The radical is 手. 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 挛 and 承?

挛 (luán) and 承 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 挛?

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

Q: What common words use 挛?

Common words containing 挛 include: 痉挛 (jìng luán) — spasm; cramp; 挛缩 (luán suō) — contracture; 抽挛 (chōu luán) — spasm or convulsion.

How to Write 挛

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

挛 is pronounced luán in Mandarin Chinese. It means contraction.

Common Words with 挛

痉挛 jìng luán

spasm; cramp

挛缩 luán suō

contracture

抽挛 chōu luán

spasm or convulsion

Example Sentences

他的腿部发生了痉挛。

tā de tuǐ bù fā shēng le jìng luán

His leg cramped.

肌肉发生了挛缩。

jī ròu fā shēng le luán suō

The muscle has cramped.

他的手指在抽挛。

tā de shǒu zhǐ zài chōu luán

His fingers are twitching.

Similar Characters

承 chéng

拳 quán

拿 ná

Practice Writing 挛 (luán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挛

What does 挛 (luán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挛 and 承?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挛?

What common words use 挛?

How to Write 挛 (luán)