炆 (wén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 炆 (wén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炆 (wén) means "to simmer; to stew". with 8 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炆 stroke by stroke?

炆 has 8 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炆 and 灯?

炆 (wén) and 灯 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 炆?

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

Q: What common words use 炆?

Common words containing 炆 include: 炆肉 (wén ròu) — stewed meat; 炆火 (wén huǒ) — slow fire; gentle heat; 炆鱼 (wén yú) — stewed fish.

How to Write 炆

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

炆 is pronounced wén in Mandarin Chinese. It means to simmer; to stew.

Common Words with 炆

炆肉 wén ròu

stewed meat

炆火 wén huǒ

slow fire; gentle heat

炆鱼 wén yú

stewed fish

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃炆肉。

wǒ xǐ huān chī wén ròu

I like eating braised meat.

请用炆火慢煮。

qǐng yòng wén huǒ màn zhǔ

Please simmer over low heat.

妈妈在炆鱼。

mā mā zài wén yú

Mom is braising fish.

Similar Characters

灯 dēng

灰 huī

灶 zào

Practice Writing 炆 (wén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炆

What does 炆 (wén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炆 and 灯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炆?

What common words use 炆?

How to Write 炆 (wén)