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

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

The Chinese character 沾 (zhān) means "To touch; to be stained with; to moisten". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沾 stroke by stroke?

沾 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沾 and 㳄?

沾 (zhān) and 㳄 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 沾?

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

Q: What common words use 沾?

Common words containing 沾 include: 沾水 (zhān shuǐ) — To touch water; to get wet; 沾光 (zhān guāng) — To benefit from association with someone or something; 沾边 (zhān biān) — To be related to; to touch upon.

How to Write 沾

The character 沾 (zhān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沾 is pronounced zhān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To touch; to be stained with; to moisten.

Common Words with 沾

沾水 zhān shuǐ

To touch water; to get wet

沾光 zhān guāng

To benefit from association with someone or something

沾边 zhān biān

To be related to; to touch upon

Example Sentences

别让伤口沾水。

bié ràng shāng kǒu zhān shuǐ

Don't let the wound get wet.

托您的福，这次我也跟着沾光享受了一回。

tuō nín de fú ， zhè cì wǒ yě gēn zhe zhān guāng xiǎng shòu le yī huí 。

Thanks to you, I also got to enjoy myself this time.

这事跟我没沾边。

zhè shì gēn wǒ méi zhān biān

This matter has nothing to do with me.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 沾 (zhān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沾

What does 沾 (zhān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沾 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沾?

What common words use 沾?

How to Write 沾 (zhān)