绻 (quǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 绻 (quǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 绻 (quǎn) means "bound; affectionate". with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绻 stroke by stroke?

绻 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绻 and 绑?

绻 (quǎn) and 绑 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 绻?

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

Q: What common words use 绻?

Common words containing 绻 include: 缱绻 (qiǎn quǎn) — Deeply attached; lingering love; 绻恋 (quǎn liàn) — to be deeply attached; longing; 绻缩 (quǎn suō) — to curl up; to huddle.

How to Write 绻

The character 绻 (quǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

绻 is pronounced quǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means bound; affectionate.

Common Words with 绻

缱绻 qiǎn quǎn

Deeply attached; lingering love

绻恋 quǎn liàn

to be deeply attached; longing

绻缩 quǎn suō

to curl up; to huddle

Example Sentences

他们两人情意缱绻。

tā men liǎng rén qíng yì qiǎn quǎn

The two of them are deeply in love.

他对故乡十分绻恋。

tā duì gù xiāng shí fēn quǎn liàn

He is deeply attached to his hometown.

小猫绻缩在沙发上。

xiǎo māo quǎn suō zài shā fā shàng

The kitten curled up on the sofa.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

Practice Writing 绻 (quǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绻

What does 绻 (quǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绻 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绻?

What common words use 绻?

How to Write 绻 (quǎn)