宣 (xuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宣 (xuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宣 (xuān) means "To declare; to announce.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宣 stroke by stroke?

宣 has 9 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宣 and 宋?

宣 (xuān) and 宋 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 宣?

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

Q: What common words use 宣?

Common words containing 宣 include: 宣布 (xuān bù) — To announce; to declare.; 宣传 (xuān chuán) — To publicize; publicity; propaganda.; 宣言 (xuān yán) — Declaration; manifesto..

How to Write 宣

The character 宣 (xuān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宣 is pronounced xuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To declare; to announce..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 宣 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宣

宣布 xuān bù

To announce; to declare.

宣传 xuān chuán

To publicize; publicity; propaganda.

宣言 xuān yán

Declaration; manifesto.

Example Sentences

校长宣布放假。

xiào zhǎng xuān bù fàng jià

The principal announced a holiday.

他们在宣传新电影。

tā men zài xuān chuán xīn diàn yǐng

They are promoting a new movie.

这是我们的和平宣言。

zhè shì wǒ men de hé píng xuān yán

This is our peace declaration.

Similar Characters

宋 sòng

完 wán

宏 hóng

Practice Writing 宣 (xuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宣

What does 宣 (xuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宣 and 宋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宣?

What common words use 宣?

How to Write 宣 (xuān)