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

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

The Chinese character 碹 (xuàn) means "Arch (of a bridge or kiln)". with 14 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碹 stroke by stroke?

碹 has 14 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碹 and 硝?

碹 (xuàn) and 硝 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 碹?

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

Q: What common words use 碹?

Common words containing 碹 include: 碹门 (xuàn mén) — Arched door; 碹胎 (xuàn tāi) — Arch mold / Centering; 碹拱 (xuàn gǒng) — Arched vault.

How to Write 碹

The character 碹 (xuàn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

碹 is pronounced xuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Arch (of a bridge or kiln).

Common Words with 碹

碹门 xuàn mén

Arched door

碹胎 xuàn tāi

Arch mold / Centering

碹拱 xuàn gǒng

Arched vault

Example Sentences

这个碹门很结实。

zhè ge xuàn mén hěn jiē shí

This arched doorway is very sturdy.

工人正在做碹胎。

gōng rén zhèng zài zuò xuàn tāi

The worker is making arch centering.

桥下有一个碹拱。

qiáo xià yǒu yí gè xuàn gǒng

There is an arched vault under the bridge.

Similar Characters

硝 xiāo

硪 wò

硫 liú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碹

What does 碹 (xuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碹 and 硝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碹?

What common words use 碹?

How to Write 碹 (xuàn)