狻 (suān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 狻 (suān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狻 (suān) means "mythical lion-like beast". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狻 stroke by stroke?

狻 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狻 and 狉?

狻 (suān) and 狉 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 狻?

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

Q: What common words use 狻?

Common words containing 狻 include: 狻猊 (suān ní) — Suanni (a mythical creature resembling a lion); 狻猊座 (suān ní zuò) — Suanni throne / incense burner base; 金狻猊 (jīn suān ní) — Golden Suanni (mythical lion-like creature).

How to Write 狻

The character 狻 (suān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狻 is pronounced suān in Mandarin Chinese. It means mythical lion-like beast.

Common Words with 狻

狻猊 suān ní

Suanni (a mythical creature resembling a lion)

狻猊座 suān ní zuò

Suanni throne / incense burner base

金狻猊 jīn suān ní

Golden Suanni (mythical lion-like creature)

Example Sentences

香炉上有狻猊。

xiāng lú shàng yǒu suān ní

There is a Suanni (mythical lion) on the incense burner.

佛像在狻猊座上。

fó xiàng zài suān ní zuò shàng

The Buddha statue is on the Suanni (mythical lion) pedestal.

这是一个金狻猊。

zhè shì yí gè jīn suān ní

This is a golden Suanni (mythical lion statue).

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

Practice Writing 狻 (suān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狻

What does 狻 (suān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狻 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狻?

What common words use 狻?

How to Write 狻 (suān)