How to Write 簪
The character 簪 (zān) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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
簪 is pronounced zān in Mandarin Chinese. It means hairpin.
Common Words with 簪
Example Sentences
她头上戴着一个漂亮的发簪。
tā tóu shàng dài zhe yí gè piào liàng de fā zān
She wore a beautiful hairpin in her hair.
这支玉簪是奶奶送给我的。
zhè zhī yù zān shì nǎi nǎi sòng gěi wǒ de
This jade hairpin was a gift from my grandmother.
古代女子常用簪子固定头发。
gǔ dài nǚ zǐ cháng yòng zān zi gù dìng tóu fà
Ancient women often used hairpins to fix their hair.
Practice Writing 簪 (zān)
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