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

Q: What does 惋 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惋 (wǎn) means "To regret". with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惋 stroke by stroke?

惋 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惋 and 恂?

惋 (wǎn) and 恂 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 惋?

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

Q: What common words use 惋?

Common words containing 惋 include: 惋惜 (wǎn xī) — To feel sorry for; 叹惋 (tàn wǎn) — to sigh with regret; 哀惋 (āi wǎn) — mournful.

How to Write 惋

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

惋 is pronounced wǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To regret.

Common Words with 惋

惋惜 wǎn xī

To feel sorry for

叹惋 tàn wǎn

to sigh with regret

哀惋 āi wǎn

mournful

Example Sentences

大家都为他感到惋惜。

dà jiā dōu wèi tā gǎn dào wǎn xī

Everyone felt sorry for him.

他发出了一声叹惋。

tā fā chū le yī shēng tàn wǎn

He let out a sigh of regret.

音乐听起来很哀惋。

yīn yuè tīng qǐ lái hěn āi wǎn

The music sounds very mournful.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惋

What does 惋 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惋 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惋?

What common words use 惋?

How to Write 惋 (wǎn)