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

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

The Chinese character 蚬 (xiǎn) means "clam; corbicula". with 10 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚬 stroke by stroke?

蚬 has 10 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蚬 and 虮?

蚬 (xiǎn) and 虮 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 蚬?

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

Q: What common words use 蚬?

Common words containing 蚬 include: 蚬子 (xiǎn zi) — clam; 蚬肉 (xiǎn ròu) — clam meat; 蚬汤 (xiǎn tāng) — clam soup.

How to Write 蚬

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

蚬 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means clam; corbicula.

Common Words with 蚬

蚬子 xiǎn zi

clam

蚬肉 xiǎn ròu

clam meat

蚬汤 xiǎn tāng

clam soup

Example Sentences

我们去海边捡蚬子。

wǒ men qù hǎi biān jiǎn xiǎn zi

We are going to the seaside to pick up clams.

蚬肉的味道很鲜。

xiǎn ròu de wèi dào hěn xiān

The clam meat tastes very fresh.

这碗蚬汤很好喝。

zhè wǎn xiǎn tāng hěn hǎo hē

This bowl of clam soup is delicious.

Similar Characters

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

虱 shī

Practice Writing 蚬 (xiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚬

What does 蚬 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚬 and 虮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚬?

What common words use 蚬?

How to Write 蚬 (xiǎn)