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

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

The Chinese character 跣 (xiǎn) means "barefoot". with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跣 stroke by stroke?

跣 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 跣 and 䠀?

跣 (xiǎn) and 䠀 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 跣?

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

Q: What common words use 跣?

Common words containing 跣 include: 跣足 (xiǎn zú) — barefoot; 跣行 (xiǎn xíng) — to walk barefoot; 跣露 (xiǎn lù) — bare and exposed.

How to Write 跣

The character 跣 (xiǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

跣 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means barefoot.

Common Words with 跣

跣足 xiǎn zú

barefoot

跣行 xiǎn xíng

to walk barefoot

跣露 xiǎn lù

bare and exposed

Example Sentences

他跣足走在地上。

tā xiǎn zú zǒu zài dì shàng

He walked barefoot on the ground.

他在草地上跣行。

tā zài cǎo dì shàng xiǎn xíng

He is walking barefoot on the grass.

孩子跣露着双脚。

hái zi xiǎn lù zhe shuāng jiǎo

The child's feet are bare.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跣

What does 跣 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跣 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跣?

What common words use 跣?

How to Write 跣 (xiǎn)