撵 (niǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撵 (niǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撵 (niǎn) means "to drive out; to oust; to expel". with 15 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撵 stroke by stroke?

撵 has 15 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 撵 and 搋?

撵 (niǎn) and 搋 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 撵?

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 撵?

Common words containing 撵 include: 撵走 (niǎn zǒu) — to drive away; to kick out; 撵出 (niǎn chū) — to kick out; to drive out; 撵人 (niǎn rén) — to drive someone away.

How to Write 撵

The character 撵 (niǎn) is written with 15 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

撵 is pronounced niǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to drive out; to oust; to expel.

Common Words with 撵

撵走 niǎn zǒu

to drive away; to kick out

撵出 niǎn chū

to kick out; to drive out

撵人 niǎn rén

to drive someone away

Example Sentences

把那只猫撵走。

bǎ nà zhǐ māo niǎn zǒu

Drive that cat away.

他被撵出了房间。

tā bèi niǎn chū le fáng jiān

He was kicked out of the room.

你不能随便撵人。

nǐ bù néng suí biàn niǎn rén

You can't just drive people away.

Similar Characters

搋 chuāi

搌 zhǎn

搏 bó

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撵

What does 撵 (niǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撵 and 搋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撵?

What common words use 撵?

How to Write 撵 (niǎn)