显 (xiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 显 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 显 (xiǎn) means "Apparent / To show". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 显 stroke by stroke?

显 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 显 and 旰?

显 (xiǎn) and 旰 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 显?

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

Q: What common words use 显?

Common words containing 显 include: 显示 (xiǎn shì) — To display / To show; 显然 (xiǎn rán) — Obviously / Clearly; 显眼 (xiǎn yǎn) — Conspicuous / Eye-catching.

How to Write 显

The character 显 (xiǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

显 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Apparent / To show.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 显 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 显

显示 xiǎn shì

To display / To show

显然 xiǎn rán

Obviously / Clearly

显眼 xiǎn yǎn

Conspicuous / Eye-catching

Example Sentences

屏幕显示了时间。

píng mù xiǎn shì le shí jiān

The screen displayed the time.

这显然是个错误。

zhè xiǎn rán shì gè cuò wù

This is obviously a mistake.

他的衣服很显眼。

tā de yī fú hěn xiǎn yǎn

His clothes are very conspicuous.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 显 (xiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 显

What does 显 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 显 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 显 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 显?

What common words use 显?

How to Write 显 (xiǎn)