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

Q: What does 纹 (wén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 纹 (wén) means "pattern, line, grain". with 7 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 纹 stroke by stroke?

纹 has 7 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 纹 and 纠?

纹 (wén) and 纠 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 纹?

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

Q: What common words use 纹?

Common words containing 纹 include: 指纹 (zhǐ wén) — fingerprint; 花纹 (huā wén) — Pattern / Decorative design; 皱纹 (zhòu wén) — wrinkles.

How to Write 纹

The character 纹 (wén) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

纹 is pronounced wén in Mandarin Chinese. It means pattern, line, grain.

Common Words with 纹

指纹 zhǐ wén

fingerprint

花纹 huā wén

Pattern / Decorative design

皱纹 zhòu wén

wrinkles

Example Sentences

每个人都有指纹。

měi gè rén dōu yǒu zhǐ wén

Everyone has fingerprints.

衣服上的花纹很美。

yī fú shàng de huā wén hěn měi

The patterns on the clothes are beautiful.

奶奶脸上有了皱纹。

nǎi nǎi liǎn shàng yǒu le zhòu wén

Grandma has wrinkles on her face.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 纹 (wén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纹

What does 纹 (wén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 纹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 纹 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 纹?

What common words use 纹?

How to Write 纹 (wén)