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

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

The Chinese character 鳣 (zhān) means "sturgeon". with 21 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳣 stroke by stroke?

鳣 has 21 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鳣 and 鳓?

鳣 (zhān) and 鳓 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 鳣?

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

Q: What common words use 鳣?

Common words containing 鳣 include: 鳣鱼 (zhān yú) — sturgeon; 捕鳣 (bǔ zhān) — Catch sturgeon; 大鳣 (dà zhān) — Large sturgeon.

How to Write 鳣

The character 鳣 (zhān) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鳣 is pronounced zhān in Mandarin Chinese. It means sturgeon.

Common Words with 鳣

鳣鱼 zhān yú

sturgeon

捕鳣 bǔ zhān

Catch sturgeon

大鳣 dà zhān

Large sturgeon

Example Sentences

这是一条大鳣鱼。

zhè shì yī tiáo dà zhān yú

This is a large sturgeon.

渔民在河里捕鳣。

yú mín zài hé lǐ bǔ zhān

The fisherman is catching sturgeon in the river.

大鳣在水中游动。

dà zhān zài shuǐ zhōng yóu dòng

The large sturgeon is swimming in the water.

Similar Characters

鳓 lè

鳔 biào

鳕 xuě

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳣

What does 鳣 (zhān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳣 and 鳓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳣?

What common words use 鳣?

How to Write 鳣 (zhān)