劝 (quàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 劝 (quàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 劝 (quàn) means "to advise / to urge". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 劝 stroke by stroke?

劝 has 4 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 劝 and 力?

劝 (quàn) and 力 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 劝?

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

Q: What common words use 劝?

Common words containing 劝 include: 劝告 (quàn gào) — advice / to exhort; 劝说 (quàn shuō) — to persuade / to advise; 劝架 (quàn jià) — to mediate a fight.

How to Write 劝

The character 劝 (quàn) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

劝 is pronounced quàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to advise / to urge.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 劝 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 劝

劝告 quàn gào

advice / to exhort

劝说 quàn shuō

to persuade / to advise

劝架 quàn jià

to mediate a fight

Example Sentences

老师劝告我早点睡觉。

lǎo shī quàn gào wǒ zǎo diǎn shuì jiào

The teacher advised me to go to bed early.

朋友劝说我别生气。

péng yǒu quàn shuō wǒ bié shēng qì

My friend persuaded me not to be angry.

他们在吵架，我去劝架。

tā men zài chǎo jià wǒ qù quàn jià

They are arguing, and I'm going to mediate.

Similar Characters

力 lì

办 bàn

功 gōng

Practice Writing 劝 (quàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 劝

What does 劝 (quàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 劝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 劝 and 力?

What mistakes do learners make writing 劝?

What common words use 劝?

How to Write 劝 (quàn)