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

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

The Chinese character 猃 (xiǎn) means "long-snouted dog". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猃 stroke by stroke?

猃 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猃 and 狉?

猃 (xiǎn) and 狉 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 猃?

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

Q: What common words use 猃?

Common words containing 猃 include: 猃狁 (xiǎn yǔn) — Xianyun (an ancient nomadic tribe); 猃犬 (xiǎn quǎn) — a long-snouted dog; 猃种 (xiǎn zhǒng) — Xian breed.

How to Write 猃

The character 猃 (xiǎn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猃 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means long-snouted dog.

Common Words with 猃

猃狁 xiǎn yǔn

Xianyun (an ancient nomadic tribe)

猃犬 xiǎn quǎn

a long-snouted dog

猃种 xiǎn zhǒng

Xian breed

Example Sentences

猃狁是古代的民族。

xiǎn yǔn shì gǔ dài de mín zú

The Xianyun were an ancient ethnic group.

猃犬是一种长嘴狗。

xiǎn quǎn shì yī zhǒng zhǎng zuǐ gǒu

The Xian dog is a type of long-snouted dog.

这种狗属于猃种。

zhè zhǒng gǒu shǔ yú xiǎn zhǒng

This dog belongs to a long-muzzled breed.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

Practice Writing 猃 (xiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猃

What does 猃 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猃 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猃?

What common words use 猃?

How to Write 猃 (xiǎn)