峋 (xún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 峋 (xún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 峋 (xún) means "Xun (jagged / rugged mountain)". with 9 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 峋 stroke by stroke?

峋 has 9 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 峋 and 岈?

峋 (xún) and 岈 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 峋?

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

Q: What common words use 峋?

Common words containing 峋 include: 嶙峋 (lín xún) — jagged; bony; 峋嶙 (xún lín) — Jagged and rugged; 怪石嶙峋 (guài shí lín xún) — jagged and grotesque rocks.

How to Write 峋

The character 峋 (xún) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

峋 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xun (jagged / rugged mountain).

Common Words with 峋

嶙峋 lín xún

jagged; bony

峋嶙 xún lín

Jagged and rugged

怪石嶙峋 guài shí lín xún

jagged and grotesque rocks

Example Sentences

这里的石头很嶙峋。

zhè lǐ de shí tou hěn lín xún

The rocks here are jagged.

山石峋嶙。

shān shí xún lín

The mountain rocks are jagged and rugged.

山上怪石嶙峋。

shān shàng guài shí lín xún

The mountain is covered with jagged, grotesque rocks.

Similar Characters

岈 yá

岍 qiān

岐 qí

Practice Writing 峋 (xún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 峋

What does 峋 (xún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 峋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 峋 and 岈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 峋?

What common words use 峋?

How to Write 峋 (xún)