悬 (xuán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 悬 (xuán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悬 (xuán) means "hang". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 悬 stroke by stroke?

悬 has 11 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 悬 and 怎?

悬 (xuán) and 怎 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 悬?

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

Q: What common words use 悬?

Common words containing 悬 include: 悬挂 (xuán guà) — to hang; to suspend; 悬念 (xuán niàn) — suspense; 悬殊 (xuán shū) — great disparity; wide gap.

How to Write 悬

The character 悬 (xuán) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

悬 is pronounced xuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means hang.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 悬 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 悬

悬挂 xuán guà

to hang; to suspend

悬念 xuán niàn

suspense

悬殊 xuán shū

great disparity; wide gap

Example Sentences

墙上悬挂着国旗。

qiáng shàng xuán guà zhe guó qí

The national flag is hanging on the wall.

电影留下了悬念。

diàn yǐng liú xià le xuán niàn

The movie left a cliffhanger.

两队实力悬殊。

liǎng duì shí lì xuán shū

There is a huge disparity in strength between the two teams.

Similar Characters

怎 zěn

怒 nù

思 si

Practice Writing 悬 (xuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悬

What does 悬 (xuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悬 and 怎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悬?

What common words use 悬?

How to Write 悬 (xuán)