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

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

The Chinese character 漩 (xuán) means "whirlpool / swirl". with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 漩 stroke by stroke?

漩 has 14 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 漩 and 渝?

漩 (xuán) and 渝 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 漩?

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

Q: What common words use 漩?

Common words containing 漩 include: 漩涡 (xuán wō) — whirlpool / vortex; 漩流 (xuán liú) — eddy / swirl; 漩心 (xuán xīn) — center of a whirlpool.

How to Write 漩

The character 漩 (xuán) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

漩 is pronounced xuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means whirlpool / swirl.

Common Words with 漩

漩涡 xuán wō

whirlpool / vortex

漩流 xuán liú

eddy / swirl

漩心 xuán xīn

center of a whirlpool

Example Sentences

水里有一个大漩涡。

shuǐ lǐ yǒu yí gè dà xuán wō

There is a large whirlpool in the water.

这里的漩流很危险。

zhè lǐ de xuán liú hěn wēi xiǎn

The whirlpools here are very dangerous.

漩心在不停转动。

xuán xīn zài bù tíng zhuǎn dòng

The center of the whirlpool is spinning constantly.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

Practice Writing 漩 (xuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 漩

What does 漩 (xuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 漩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 漩 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 漩?

What common words use 漩?

How to Write 漩 (xuán)