玩 (wán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 玩 (wán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 玩 (wán) means "to play; to have fun". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 玩 stroke by stroke?

玩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 玩 and 玎?

玩 (wán) and 玎 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 玩?

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

Q: What common words use 玩?

Common words containing 玩 include: 好玩 (hǎo wán) — fun; amusing; 玩具 (wán jù) — toy; 玩耍 (wán shuǎ) — to play; to frolic.

How to Write 玩

The character 玩 (wán) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

玩 is pronounced wán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to play; to have fun.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 玩 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 玩

好玩 hǎo wán

fun; amusing

玩具 wán jù

toy

玩耍 wán shuǎ

to play; to frolic

Example Sentences

这个游戏很好玩。

zhè ge yóu xì hěn hǎo wán

This game is a lot of fun.

妹妹有很多玩具。

mèi mèi yǒu hěn duō wán jù

My younger sister has many toys.

孩子们在公园玩耍。

hái zi men zài gōng yuán wán shuǎ

The children are playing in the park.

Similar Characters

玎 dīng

玑 jī

玓 dì

Practice Writing 玩 (wán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 玩

What does 玩 (wán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 玩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 玩 and 玎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 玩?

What common words use 玩?

How to Write 玩 (wán)