How to Write 陷
The character 陷 (xiàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
陷 is pronounced xiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sink, fall, or trap.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 陷 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 陷
陷阱
xiàn jǐng
trap or pitfall
陷入
xiàn rù
to fall into or get bogged down in
缺陷
quē xiàn
defect / flaw
Example Sentences
小心前面的陷阱。
xiǎo xīn qián miàn de xiàn jǐng
Watch out for the trap ahead.
他陷入了沉思。
tā xiàn rù le chén sī
He fell into deep thought.
这个计划有缺陷。
zhè ge jì huà yǒu quē xiàn
This plan has defects.
Practice Writing 陷 (xiàn)
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