问 (wèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 问 (wèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 问 (wèn) means "to ask". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 问 stroke by stroke?

问 has 6 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 问 and 闩?

问 (wèn) and 闩 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 问?

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

Q: What common words use 问?

Common words containing 问 include: 问题 (wèn tí) — question / problem / issue; 问好 (wèn hǎo) — to say hello / to send regards; 请问 (qǐng wèn) — Excuse me / May I ask?.

How to Write 问

The character 问 (wèn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

问 is pronounced wèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to ask.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 问 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 问

问题 wèn tí

question / problem / issue

问好 wèn hǎo

to say hello / to send regards

请问 qǐng wèn

Excuse me / May I ask?

Example Sentences

我有一个问题。

wǒ yǒu yí gè wèn tí

I have a question.

向老师问好。

xiàng lǎo shī wèn hǎo

Say hello to the teacher.

请问厕所在哪？

qǐng wèn cè suǒ zài nǎ

Excuse me, where is the toilet?

Similar Characters

闩 shuān

闪 shǎn

闫 yán

Practice Writing 问 (wèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 问

What does 问 (wèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 问 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 问 and 闩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 问?

What common words use 问?

How to Write 问 (wèn)