斩 (zhǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 斩 (zhǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斩 (zhǎn) means "To chop / To behead". with 8 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 斩 stroke by stroke?

斩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 斩 and 軎?

斩 (zhǎn) and 軎 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 斩?

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

Q: What common words use 斩?

Common words containing 斩 include: 斩断 (zhǎn duàn) — To cut off / To sever; 斩获 (zhǎn huò) — Gains / To capture; 斩首 (zhǎn shǒu) — Beheading / Decapitation.

How to Write 斩

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

斩 is pronounced zhǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To chop / To behead.

Common Words with 斩

斩断 zhǎn duàn

To cut off / To sever

斩获 zhǎn huò

Gains / To capture

斩首 zhǎn shǒu

Beheading / Decapitation

Example Sentences

他斩断了绳子。

tā zhǎn duàn le shéng zi

He cut the rope.

我们斩获了冠军。

wǒ men zhǎn huò le guàn jūn

We won the championship.

这是斩首行动。

zhè shì zhǎn shǒu xíng dòng

This is a decapitation strike.

Similar Characters

軎 wèi

轨 guǐ

轩 xuān

Practice Writing 斩 (zhǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斩

What does 斩 (zhǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斩 and 軎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斩?

What common words use 斩?

How to Write 斩 (zhǎn)