錾 (zàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 錾 (zàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 錾 (zàn) means "Chisel". with 16 strokes and the radical 金.

Q: How do you write 錾 stroke by stroke?

錾 has 16 strokes. The radical is 金. 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 錾 and 銎?

錾 (zàn) and 銎 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 錾?

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

Q: What common words use 錾?

Common words containing 錾 include: 錾子 (zàn zi) — Chisel; 錾刻 (zàn kè) — To engrave; 錾花 (zàn huā) — Engraved patterns.

How to Write 錾

The character 錾 (zàn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 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

錾 is pronounced zàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chisel.

Common Words with 錾

錾子 zàn zi

Chisel

錾刻 zàn kè

To engrave

錾花 zàn huā

Engraved patterns

Example Sentences

师傅用錾子刻字。

shī fù yòng zàn zi kè zì

The craftsman is carving characters with a chisel.

这种錾刻很精美。

zhè zhǒng zàn kè hěn jīng měi

This engraving is very exquisite.

银碗上錾着花纹。

yín wǎn shàng zàn zhe huā wén

Patterns are engraved on the silver bowl.

Similar Characters

銎 qióng

銮 luán

銲 hàn

Practice Writing 錾 (zàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 錾

What does 錾 (zàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 錾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 錾 and 銎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 錾?

What common words use 錾?

How to Write 錾 (zàn)