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

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

The Chinese character 詹 (zhān) means "a surname; talkative". with 13 strokes and the radical 言.

Q: How do you write 詹 stroke by stroke?

詹 has 13 strokes. The radical is 言. 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 詹 and 訾?

詹 (zhān) and 訾 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 詹?

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

Q: What common words use 詹?

Common words containing 詹 include: 詹姆斯 (zhān mǔ sī) — James (transliteration); 姓詹 (xìng zhān) — Surname Zhan; 詹事 (zhān shì) — supervisor (ancient official title).

How to Write 詹

The character 詹 (zhān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 言 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

詹 is pronounced zhān in Mandarin Chinese. It means a surname; talkative.

Common Words with 詹

詹姆斯 zhān mǔ sī

James (transliteration)

姓詹 xìng zhān

Surname Zhan

詹事 zhān shì

supervisor (ancient official title)

Example Sentences

詹姆斯是球员。

zhān mǔ sī shì qiú yuán

James is a player.

詹老师在学校。

zhān lǎo shī zài xué xiào

Teacher Zhan is at school.

詹事是一个官职。

zhān shì shì yí gè guān zhí

Zhanshi is an official position.

Similar Characters

訾 zī

詈 lì

誉 yù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 詹

What does 詹 (zhān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 詹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 詹 and 訾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 詹?

What common words use 詹?

How to Write 詹 (zhān)