How to Write 荃 (quán)

The Chinese character 荃 (quán) means "a fragrant plant (often used as a metaphor for a ruler in classical poetry)". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

荃 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

荃 (quán) and 兹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

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

Common words containing 荃 include: 荃蹄 (quán tí) — fish traps and rabbit snares (metaphor for means to an end); 荃察 (quán chá) — the ruler understands; 荃不察 (quán bù chá) — the ruler does not understand (a classical literary expression).