站 (zhàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 站 (zhàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 站 (zhàn) means "To stand; station; stop". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 立.

Q: How do you write 站 stroke by stroke?

站 has 10 strokes. The radical is 立. 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 站 and 亲?

站 (zhàn) and 亲 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 站?

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

Q: What common words use 站?

Common words containing 站 include: 车站 (chē zhàn) — station or stop; 站起来 (zhàn qǐ lái) — To stand up; 网站 (wǎng zhàn) — Website.

How to Write 站

The character 站 (zhàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 立 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

站 is pronounced zhàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To stand; station; stop.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 站 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 站

车站 chē zhàn

station or stop

站起来 zhàn qǐ lái

To stand up

网站 wǎng zhàn

Website

Example Sentences

我在车站等你。

wǒ zài chē zhàn děng nǐ

I'm waiting for you at the station.

请站起来回答问题。

qǐng zhàn qǐ lái huí dá wèn tí

Please stand up to answer the question.

这个网站很有用。

zhè ge wǎng zhàn hěn yǒu yòng

This website is very useful.

Similar Characters

亲 qīn

竖 shù

竘 qǔ

Practice Writing 站 (zhàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 站

What does 站 (zhàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 站 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 站 and 亲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 站?

What common words use 站?

How to Write 站 (zhàn)