闪 (shǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 闪 (shǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 闪 (shǎn) means "To flash / To dodge". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闪 stroke by stroke?

闪 has 5 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 闪 and 门?

闪 (shǎn) and 门 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 闪?

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

Q: What common words use 闪?

Common words containing 闪 include: 闪电 (shǎn diàn) — Lightning; 闪开 (shǎn kāi) — To get out of the way; 闪亮 (shǎn liàng) — Shiny / Bright.

How to Write 闪

The character 闪 (shǎn) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

闪 is pronounced shǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To flash / To dodge.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 闪 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 闪

闪电 shǎn diàn

Lightning

闪开 shǎn kāi

To get out of the way

闪亮 shǎn liàng

Shiny / Bright

Example Sentences

天上有闪电。

tiān shàng yǒu shǎn diàn

There is lightning in the sky.

请快点闪开。

qǐng kuài diǎn shǎn kāi

Please get out of the way quickly.

星星很闪亮。

xīng xīng hěn shǎn liàng

The stars are very bright.

Similar Characters

门 mén

闩 shuān

闫 yán

Practice Writing 闪 (shǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闪

What does 闪 (shǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闪 and 门?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闪?

What common words use 闪?

How to Write 闪 (shǎn)