糌 (zān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 糌 (zān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 糌 (zān) means "Tsampa". with 15 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 糌 stroke by stroke?

糌 has 15 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 糌 and 粮?

糌 (zān) and 粮 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 糌?

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

Q: What common words use 糌?

Common words containing 糌 include: 糌粑 (zān bā) — Tsampa (Tibetan roasted barley flour); 吃糌粑 (chī zān bā) — to eat tsampa; 做糌粑 (zuò zān bā) — to make tsampa (Tibetan barley flour food).

How to Write 糌

The character 糌 (zān) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

糌 is pronounced zān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tsampa.

Common Words with 糌

糌粑 zān bā

Tsampa (Tibetan roasted barley flour)

吃糌粑 chī zān bā

to eat tsampa

做糌粑 zuò zān bā

to make tsampa (Tibetan barley flour food)

Example Sentences

糌粑很好吃。

zān bā hěn hǎo chī

Tsampa is very delicious.

他在吃糌粑。

tā zài chī zān bā

He is eating tsampa.

奶奶在做糌粑。

nǎi nǎi zài zuò zān bā

Grandma is making tsampa.

Similar Characters

粮 liáng

粱 liáng

粲 càn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 糌

What does 糌 (zān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 糌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 糌 and 粮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 糌?

What common words use 糌?

How to Write 糌 (zān)