苒 (rǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 苒 (rǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 苒 (rǎn) means "luxuriant / passing of time". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 苒 stroke by stroke?

苒 has 8 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.

Q: What's the difference between 苒 and 兹?

苒 (rǎn) and 兹 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 苒?

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

Q: What common words use 苒?

Common words containing 苒 include: 荏苒 (rěn rǎn) — (Time) passing quickly; 苒苒 (rǎn rǎn) — luxuriant / gradually; 苒若 (rǎn ruò) — like / drifting.

How to Write 苒

The character 苒 (rǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

苒 is pronounced rǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means luxuriant / passing of time.

Common Words with 苒

荏苒 rěn rǎn

(Time) passing quickly

苒苒 rǎn rǎn

luxuriant / gradually

苒若 rǎn ruò

like / drifting

Example Sentences

时光荏苒，岁月如梭。

shí guāng rěn rǎn suì yuè rú suō

Time flies, and years pass like a shuttle.

草木苒苒而生。

cǎo mù rǎn rǎn ér shēng

Plants and trees grow luxuriantly.

苒若云烟。

rǎn ruò yún yān

Like drifting clouds and smoke.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 苒 (rǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苒

What does 苒 (rǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 苒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 苒 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 苒?

What common words use 苒?

How to Write 苒 (rǎn)