蟠 (pán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蟠 (pán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蟠 (pán) means "Coiled". with 18 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟠 stroke by stroke?

蟠 has 18 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蟠 and 螃?

蟠 (pán) and 螃 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 蟠?

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

Q: What common words use 蟠?

Common words containing 蟠 include: 蟠桃 (pán táo) — Flat peach; 蟠龙 (pán lóng) — Coiled dragon; 蟠曲 (pán qū) — Coiled and winding.

How to Write 蟠

The character 蟠 (pán) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蟠 is pronounced pán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Coiled.

Common Words with 蟠

蟠桃 pán táo

Flat peach

蟠龙 pán lóng

Coiled dragon

蟠曲 pán qū

Coiled and winding

Example Sentences

蟠桃的味道很好吃。

pán táo de wèi dào hěn hǎo chī

Flat peaches taste delicious.

柱子上有一条蟠龙。

zhù zi shàng yǒu yī tiáo pán lóng

There is a coiled dragon on the pillar.

小路在山间蟠曲。

xiǎo lù zài shān jiān pán qū

The path winds through the mountains.

Similar Characters

螃 páng

螅 xī

螈 yuán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟠

What does 蟠 (pán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟠 and 螃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟠?

What common words use 蟠?

How to Write 蟠 (pán)