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

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

The Chinese character 闩 (shuān) means "To bolt / A latch". with 4 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闩 stroke by stroke?

闩 has 4 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 闩 and 门?

闩 (shuān) 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 闩?

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 闩?

Common words containing 闩 include: 门闩 (mén shuān) — Door bolt / latch; 闩门 (shuān mén) — To bolt the door; 插闩 (chā shuān) — To bolt a door.

How to Write 闩

The character 闩 (shuān) is written with 4 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

闩 is pronounced shuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To bolt / A latch.

Common Words with 闩

门闩 mén shuān

Door bolt / latch

闩门 shuān mén

To bolt the door

插闩 chā shuān

To bolt a door

Example Sentences

这个门闩坏了。

zhè ge mén shuān huài le

This door bolt is broken.

睡觉前要闩门。

shuì jiào qián yào shuān mén

Bolt the door before going to sleep.

他把门插闩了。

tā bǎ mén chā shuān le

He bolted the door.

Similar Characters

门 mén

闪 shǎn

闫 yán

Practice Writing 闩 (shuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闩

What does 闩 (shuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闩 and 门?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闩?

What common words use 闩?

How to Write 闩 (shuān)