眩 (xuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 眩 (xuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眩 (xuàn) means "dizzy; dazzled". with 10 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眩 stroke by stroke?

眩 has 10 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眩 and 盱?

眩 (xuàn) and 盱 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 眩?

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

Q: What common words use 眩?

Common words containing 眩 include: 眩晕 (xuàn yūn) — dizziness; vertigo; 头眩 (tóu xuàn) — dizzy / vertigo; 目眩 (mù xuàn) — dazzled / dizzy.

How to Write 眩

The character 眩 (xuàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

眩 is pronounced xuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means dizzy; dazzled.

Common Words with 眩

眩晕 xuàn yūn

dizziness; vertigo

头眩 tóu xuàn

dizzy / vertigo

目眩 mù xuàn

dazzled / dizzy

Example Sentences

他感到一阵眩晕。

tā gǎn dào yī zhèn xuàn yūn

He felt a wave of dizziness.

我觉得有点头眩。

wǒ jué de yǒu diǎn tóu xuàn

I feel a bit lightheaded.

这里的灯光让人目眩。

zhè lǐ de dēng guāng ràng rén mù xuàn

The lights here are dazzling.

Similar Characters

盱 xū

盲 máng

直 zhí

Practice Writing 眩 (xuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眩

What does 眩 (xuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眩 and 盱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眩?

What common words use 眩?

How to Write 眩 (xuàn)