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

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

The Chinese character 毡 (zhān) means "Felt". with 9 strokes and the radical 毛.

Q: How do you write 毡 stroke by stroke?

毡 has 9 strokes. The radical is 毛. 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 毡 and 毪?

毡 (zhān) and 毪 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 毡?

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

Q: What common words use 毡?

Common words containing 毡 include: 毡帽 (zhān mào) — Felt hat; 地毡 (dì zhān) — Carpet; rug; 毡子 (zhān zi) — Felt.

How to Write 毡

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

毡 is pronounced zhān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Felt.

Common Words with 毡

毡帽 zhān mào

Felt hat

地毡 dì zhān

Carpet; rug

毡子 zhān zi

Felt

Example Sentences

他戴着一顶毡帽。

tā dài zhe yī dǐng zhān mào

He is wearing a felt hat.

房间里铺了地毡。

fáng jiān lǐ pù le dì zhān

The room is covered with rugs.

这块毡子很厚。

zhè kuài zhān zi hěn hòu

This piece of felt is very thick.

Similar Characters

毪 mú

毫 háo

Practice Writing 毡 (zhān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毡

What does 毡 (zhān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 毡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 毡 and 毪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 毡?

What common words use 毡?

How to Write 毡 (zhān)