啭 (zhuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 啭 (zhuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 啭 (zhuàn) means "To warble; to chirp (of birds)". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 啭 stroke by stroke?

啭 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 啭 and 呲?

啭 (zhuàn) and 呲 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 啭?

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

Q: What common words use 啭?

Common words containing 啭 include: 鸣啭 (míng zhuàn) — To warble / To sing melodiously; 莺啭 (yīng zhuàn) — Warbling of an oriole; 婉啭 (wǎn zhuàn) — (of singing or bird song) sweet and warbling; melodious.

How to Write 啭

The character 啭 (zhuàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

啭 is pronounced zhuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To warble; to chirp (of birds).

Common Words with 啭

鸣啭 míng zhuàn

To warble / To sing melodiously

莺啭 yīng zhuàn

Warbling of an oriole

婉啭 wǎn zhuàn

(of singing or bird song) sweet and warbling; melodious

Example Sentences

鸟儿在枝头鸣啭。

niǎo ér zài zhī tóu míng zhuàn

The bird is chirping on the branch.

春天听莺啭。

chūn tiān tīng yīng zhuàn

Listen to the warbling of orioles in spring.

歌声婉啭动听。

gē shēng wǎn zhuàn dòng tīng

The singing is sweet and melodious.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 啭 (zhuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啭

What does 啭 (zhuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 啭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 啭 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 啭?

What common words use 啭?

How to Write 啭 (zhuàn)