How to Write 筌
The character 筌 (quán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
筌 is pronounced quán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bamboo fish trap.
Common Words with 筌
鱼筌
yú quán
Bamboo fish trap
得鱼忘筌
dé yú wàng quán
To forget the means once the end is achieved.
竹筌
zhú quán
Bamboo fish trap
Example Sentences
渔夫把鱼筌放进水里。
yú fū bǎ yú quán fàng jìn shuǐ lǐ
The fisherman put the fish trap into the water.
我们不能得鱼忘筌。
wǒ men bù néng dé yú wàng quán
We should not forget those who helped us once we succeed.
这是一个手工竹筌。
zhè shì yí gè shǒu gōng zhú quán
This is a handmade bamboo fish trap.
Practice Writing 筌 (quán)
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