谴 (qiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 谴 (qiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谴 (qiǎn) means "to condemn; to scold". with 15 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谴 stroke by stroke?

谴 has 15 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谴 and 谨?

谴 (qiǎn) and 谨 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 谴?

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

Q: What common words use 谴?

Common words containing 谴 include: 谴责 (qiǎn zé) — to condemn; to denounce; 谴词 (qiǎn cí) — choice of words; wording; 申谴 (shēn qiǎn) — to reprimand; to denounce.

How to Write 谴

The character 谴 (qiǎn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谴 is pronounced qiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to condemn; to scold.

Common Words with 谴

谴责 qiǎn zé

to condemn; to denounce

谴词 qiǎn cí

choice of words; wording

申谴 shēn qiǎn

to reprimand; to denounce

Example Sentences

大家都谴责这种行为。

dà jiā dōu qiǎn zé zhè zhǒng xíng wéi

Everyone condemns this behavior.

写文章要注重谴词。

xiě wén zhāng yào zhù zhòng qiǎn cí

Pay attention to wording when writing an article.

他受到了上级的申谴。

tā shòu dào le shàng jí de shēn qiǎn

He was reprimanded by his superiors.

Similar Characters

谨 jǐn

谩 mán

谪 zhé

Practice Writing 谴 (qiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谴

What does 谴 (qiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谴 and 谨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谴?

What common words use 谴?

How to Write 谴 (qiǎn)