How to Write 蘸
The character 蘸 (zhàn) is written with 22 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
蘸 is pronounced zhàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to dip (in liquid or sauce).
Common Words with 蘸
蘸酱
zhàn jiàng
to dip in sauce
蘸水
zhàn shuǐ
to dip in water
蘸醋
zhàn cù
to dip in vinegar
Example Sentences
饺子要蘸酱吃。
jiǎo zi yào zhàn jiàng chī
Dumplings should be eaten with dipping sauce.
毛笔要蘸水。
máo bǐ yào zhàn shuǐ
The writing brush needs to be dipped in water.
我喜欢蘸醋吃包子。
wǒ xǐ huān zhàn cù chī bāo zi
I like dipping steamed buns in vinegar.
Practice Writing 蘸 (zhàn)
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