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

Q: What does 碗 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 碗 (wǎn) means "Bowl". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碗 stroke by stroke?

碗 has 13 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碗 and 砦?

碗 (wǎn) and 砦 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 碗?

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

Q: What common words use 碗?

Common words containing 碗 include: 饭碗 (fàn wǎn) — rice bowl; livelihood; 洗碗 (xǐ wǎn) — To wash dishes.; 一碗面 (yī wǎn miàn) — a bowl of noodles.

How to Write 碗

The character 碗 (wǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

碗 is pronounced wǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bowl.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 碗 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 碗

饭碗 fàn wǎn

rice bowl; livelihood

洗碗 xǐ wǎn

To wash dishes.

一碗面 yī wǎn miàn

a bowl of noodles

Example Sentences

我买了一个新饭碗。

wǒ mǎi le yí gè xīn fàn wǎn

I bought a new rice bowl.

晚饭后我负责洗碗。

wǎn fàn hòu wǒ fù zé xǐ wǎn

I am responsible for washing the dishes after dinner.

我想吃一碗面。

wǒ xiǎng chī yī wǎn miàn

I want to eat a bowl of noodles.

Similar Characters

砦 zhài

硅 guī

硇 náo

Practice Writing 碗 (wǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碗

What does 碗 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碗 and 砦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碗?

What common words use 碗?

How to Write 碗 (wǎn)