昝 (zǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昝 (zǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昝 (zǎn) means "Zan (a Chinese surname)". with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昝 stroke by stroke?

昝 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昝 and 旰?

昝 (zǎn) and 旰 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 昝?

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

Q: What common words use 昝?

Common words containing 昝 include: 昝先生 (zǎn xiān shēng) — Mr. Zan; 姓昝 (xìng zǎn) — Surname Zan; 昝老师 (zǎn lǎo shī) — Teacher Zan.

How to Write 昝

The character 昝 (zǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

昝 is pronounced zǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zan (a Chinese surname).

Common Words with 昝

昝先生 zǎn xiān shēng

Mr. Zan

姓昝 xìng zǎn

Surname Zan

昝老师 zǎn lǎo shī

Teacher Zan

Example Sentences

昝先生是我们的老师。

zǎn xiān shēng shì wǒ men de lǎo shī

Mr. Zan is our teacher.

我的好朋友姓昝。

wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu xìng zǎn

My best friend's surname is Zan.

昝老师今天没来学校。

zǎn lǎo shī jīn tiān méi lái xué xiào

Teacher Zan didn't come to school today.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 昝 (zǎn)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 昝 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 昝

What does 昝 (zǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昝 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昝?

What common words use 昝?

How to Write 昝 (zǎn)