涮 (shuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 涮 (shuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涮 (shuàn) means "To rinse / to dip in boiling water". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涮 stroke by stroke?

涮 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涮 and 洁?

涮 (shuàn) and 洁 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 涮?

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

Q: What common words use 涮?

Common words containing 涮 include: 涮火锅 (shuàn huǒ guō) — To have hot pot; 涮肉 (shuàn ròu) — To dip meat in hot pot; 涮洗 (shuàn xǐ) — To rinse / to wash out.

How to Write 涮

The character 涮 (shuàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

涮 is pronounced shuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To rinse / to dip in boiling water.

Common Words with 涮

涮火锅 shuàn huǒ guō

To have hot pot

涮肉 shuàn ròu

To dip meat in hot pot

涮洗 shuàn xǐ

To rinse / to wash out

Example Sentences

涮火锅很好吃。

shuàn huǒ guō hěn hǎo chī

Having hot pot is delicious.

我们去吃涮肉吧。

wǒ men qù chī shuàn ròu ba

Let's go eat instant-boiled meat.

把杯子涮洗一下。

bǎ bēi zi shuàn xǐ yī xià

Rinse out the cup.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 涮 (shuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涮

What does 涮 (shuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涮 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涮?

What common words use 涮?

How to Write 涮 (shuàn)