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

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

The Chinese character 筅 (xiǎn) means "Bamboo whisk". with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筅 stroke by stroke?

筅 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筅 and 笄?

筅 (xiǎn) and 笄 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 筅?

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

Q: What common words use 筅?

Common words containing 筅 include: 筅帚 (xiǎn zhǒu) — Bamboo whisk broom; 茶筅 (chá xiǎn) — tea whisk; 锅筅 (guō xiǎn) — Pot brush (traditionally made of bamboo).

How to Write 筅

The character 筅 (xiǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

筅 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bamboo whisk.

Common Words with 筅

筅帚 xiǎn zhǒu

Bamboo whisk broom

茶筅 chá xiǎn

tea whisk

锅筅 guō xiǎn

Pot brush (traditionally made of bamboo)

Example Sentences

他用筅帚刷洗铁锅。

tā yòng xiǎn zhǒu shuā xǐ tiě guō

He used a bamboo whisk to scrub the iron pot.

茶道中会用到茶筅。

chá dào zhōng huì yòng dào chá xiǎn

A tea whisk is used in the tea ceremony.

厨房里有一个锅筅。

chú fáng lǐ yǒu yí gè guō xiǎn

There is a pot brush in the kitchen.

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

Practice Writing 筅 (xiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筅

What does 筅 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筅 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筅?

What common words use 筅?

How to Write 筅 (xiǎn)