How to Write 弯
The character 弯 (wān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
弯 is pronounced wān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Curved, bent; to bend.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 弯 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 弯
弯腰
wān yāo
To bend over
弯路
wān lù
Detour, winding road
弯曲
wān qū
Curved, winding
Example Sentences
他弯腰捡起笔。
tā wān yāo jiǎn qǐ bǐ
He bent down to pick up the pen.
别走弯路。
bié zǒu wān lù
Don't take the long way around.
树枝弯曲了。
shù zhī wān qū le
The branch is bent.
Practice Writing 弯 (wān)
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