宛 (wǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宛 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宛 (wǎn) means "As if / Winding". with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宛 stroke by stroke?

宛 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宛 and 宅?

宛 (wǎn) and 宅 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 宛?

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

Q: What common words use 宛?

Common words containing 宛 include: 宛如 (wǎn rú) — Just like / As if; 宛转 (wǎn zhuǎn) — Tactful / Melodious; 宛若 (wǎn ruò) — Just like / As if.

How to Write 宛

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

宛 is pronounced wǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means As if / Winding.

Common Words with 宛

宛如 wǎn rú

Just like / As if

宛转 wǎn zhuǎn

Tactful / Melodious

宛若 wǎn ruò

Just like / As if

Example Sentences

这里宛如仙境。

zhè lǐ wǎn rú xiān jìng

This place is like a fairyland.

歌声很宛转。

gē shēng hěn wǎn zhuǎn

The singing is very melodious.

她宛若一位天使。

tā wǎn ruò yī wèi tiān shǐ

She is just like an angel.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

Practice Writing 宛 (wǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宛

What does 宛 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宛 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宛?

What common words use 宛?

How to Write 宛 (wǎn)