薰 (xūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 薰 (xūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薰 (xūn) means "Fragrance / To perfume". with 17 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薰 stroke by stroke?

薰 has 17 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薰 and 蔬?

薰 (xūn) and 蔬 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 薰?

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

Q: What common words use 薰?

Common words containing 薰 include: 薰衣草 (xūn yī cǎo) — Lavender; 薰陶 (xūn táo) — To nurture / To influence; 薰风 (xūn fēng) — Warm breeze.

How to Write 薰

The character 薰 (xūn) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

薰 is pronounced xūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fragrance / To perfume.

Common Words with 薰

薰衣草 xūn yī cǎo

Lavender

薰陶 xūn táo

To nurture / To influence

薰风 xūn fēng

Warm breeze

Example Sentences

薰衣草的味道很好闻。

xūn yī cǎo de wèi dào hěn hǎo wén

Lavender smells very good.

他从小受艺术薰陶。

tā cóng xiǎo shòu yì shù xūn táo

He has been influenced by art since childhood.

夏日的薰风很凉爽。

xià rì de xūn fēng hěn liáng shuǎng

The warm summer breeze is very pleasant.

Similar Characters

蔬 shū

蕃 fān

蕈 xùn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薰

What does 薰 (xūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薰 and 蔬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薰?

What common words use 薰?

How to Write 薰 (xūn)