髯 (rán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 髯 (rán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 髯 (rán) means "beard on the cheeks; whiskers". with 15 strokes and the radical 髟.

Q: How do you write 髯 stroke by stroke?

髯 has 15 strokes. The radical is 髟. 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 髯 and 髡?

髯 (rán) and 髡 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 髯?

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

Q: What common words use 髯?

Common words containing 髯 include: 美髯公 (měi rán gōng) — Lord of the Magnificent Beard; 虬髯 (qiú rán) — Curly beard; 须髯 (xū rán) — Beard and whiskers.

How to Write 髯

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

髯 is pronounced rán in Mandarin Chinese. It means beard on the cheeks; whiskers.

Common Words with 髯

美髯公 měi rán gōng

Lord of the Magnificent Beard

虬髯 qiú rán

Curly beard

须髯 xū rán

Beard and whiskers

Example Sentences

他被称为美髯公。

tā bèi chēng wéi měi rán gōng

He was called the 'Lord of the Magnificent Beard'.

虬髯客是传说人物。

qiú rán kè shì chuán shuō rén wù

The Bearded Hero is a legendary figure.

他的须髯已经白了。

tā de xū rán yǐ jīng bái le

His beard and whiskers have already turned white.

Similar Characters

髡 kūn

髦 máo

髫 tiáo

Practice Writing 髯 (rán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 髯

What does 髯 (rán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 髯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 髯 and 髡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 髯?

What common words use 髯?

How to Write 髯 (rán)