栓 (shuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 栓 (shuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 栓 (shuān) means "Bolt / Plug / To tie". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 栓 stroke by stroke?

栓 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 栓 and 杪?

栓 (shuān) and 杪 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 栓?

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

Q: What common words use 栓?

Common words containing 栓 include: 消火栓 (xiāo huǒ shuān) — fire hydrant; 栓住 (shuān zhù) — To tie up / To fasten; 栓子 (shuān zi) — Plug / Stopper / Embolus.

How to Write 栓

The character 栓 (shuān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

栓 is pronounced shuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bolt / Plug / To tie.

Common Words with 栓

消火栓 xiāo huǒ shuān

fire hydrant

栓住 shuān zhù

To tie up / To fasten

栓子 shuān zi

Plug / Stopper / Embolus

Example Sentences

路边有一个红色的消火栓。

lù biān yǒu yí gè hóng sè de xiāo huǒ shuān

There is a red fire hydrant by the roadside.

请把门栓住。

qǐng bǎ mén shuān zhù

Please bolt the door.

这个瓶子的栓子丢了。

zhè ge píng zi de shuān zi diū le

The stopper of this bottle is lost.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 栓 (shuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 栓

What does 栓 (shuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 栓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 栓 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 栓?

What common words use 栓?

How to Write 栓 (shuān)