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

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

The Chinese character 藓 (xiǎn) means "moss". with 17 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藓 stroke by stroke?

藓 has 17 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 藓 and 蔬?

藓 (xiǎn) and 蔬 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 藓?

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

Q: What common words use 藓?

Common words containing 藓 include: 苔藓 (tái xiǎn) — moss; 藓类 (xiǎn lèi) — mosses; bryophytes; 青藓 (qīng xiǎn) — green moss.

How to Write 藓

The character 藓 (xiǎn) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

藓 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means moss.

Common Words with 藓

苔藓 tái xiǎn

moss

藓类 xiǎn lèi

mosses; bryophytes

青藓 qīng xiǎn

green moss

Example Sentences

石头上长了苔藓。

shí tou shàng zhǎng le tái xiǎn

Moss has grown on the stone.

藓类植物很矮小。

xiǎn lèi zhí wù hěn ǎi xiǎo

Mosses are very short.

这里的青藓很多。

zhè lǐ de qīng xiǎn hěn duō

There is a lot of green moss here.

Similar Characters

蔬 shū

蕃 fān

蕈 xùn

Practice Writing 藓 (xiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藓

What does 藓 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藓 and 蔬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藓?

What common words use 藓?

How to Write 藓 (xiǎn)