旃 (zhān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 旃 (zhān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旃 (zhān) means "felt; a type of banner". with 10 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 旃 stroke by stroke?

旃 has 10 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 旃 and 施?

旃 (zhān) and 施 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 旃?

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

Q: What common words use 旃?

Common words containing 旃 include: 旃裘 (zhān qiú) — felt clothing; 旃勉 (zhān miǎn) — to encourage; 旃旌 (zhān jīng) — banners and flags.

How to Write 旃

The character 旃 (zhān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

旃 is pronounced zhān in Mandarin Chinese. It means felt; a type of banner.

Common Words with 旃

旃裘 zhān qiú

felt clothing

旃勉 zhān miǎn

to encourage

旃旌 zhān jīng

banners and flags

Example Sentences

旃裘很暖和。

zhān qiú hěn nuǎn huo

The felt clothing is very warm.

望君旃勉。

wàng jūn zhān miǎn

I hope you will exert yourself.

旃旌在飘。

zhān jīng zài piāo

The banners are fluttering.

Similar Characters

施 shī

斿 yóu

旁 páng

Practice Writing 旃 (zhān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旃

What does 旃 (zhān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旃 and 施?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旃?

What common words use 旃?

How to Write 旃 (zhān)