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

Q: What does 脘 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脘 (wǎn) means "stomach cavity; epigastrium". with 11 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脘 stroke by stroke?

脘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 脘 and 朐?

脘 (wǎn) and 朐 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 脘?

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

Q: What common words use 脘?

Common words containing 脘 include: 胃脘 (wèi wǎn) — Epigastrium; 脘腹 (wǎn fù) — abdomen; stomach and belly; 脘痛 (wǎn tòng) — stomach ache; epigastric pain.

How to Write 脘

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

脘 is pronounced wǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means stomach cavity; epigastrium.

Common Words with 脘

胃脘 wèi wǎn

Epigastrium

脘腹 wǎn fù

abdomen; stomach and belly

脘痛 wǎn tòng

stomach ache; epigastric pain

Example Sentences

他感到胃脘不适。

tā gǎn dào wèi wǎn bù shì

He feels discomfort in his stomach.

脘腹胀痛很难受。

wǎn fù zhàng tòng hěn nán shòu

Abdominal bloating and pain are very uncomfortable.

这种药能治脘痛。

zhè zhǒng yào néng zhì wǎn tòng

This medicine can treat stomach aches.

Similar Characters

朐 qú

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脘

What does 脘 (wǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脘 and 朐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脘?

What common words use 脘?

How to Write 脘 (wǎn)