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

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

The Chinese character 篆 (zhuàn) means "seal script". with 15 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 篆 stroke by stroke?

篆 has 15 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 篆 and 筠?

篆 (zhuàn) and 筠 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 篆?

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

Q: What common words use 篆?

Common words containing 篆 include: 篆书 (zhuàn shū) — seal script (calligraphy style); 篆刻 (zhuàn kè) — seal cutting or engraving; 小篆 (xiǎo zhuàn) — Small Seal Script.

How to Write 篆

The character 篆 (zhuàn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

篆 is pronounced zhuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means seal script.

Common Words with 篆

篆书 zhuàn shū

seal script (calligraphy style)

篆刻 zhuàn kè

seal cutting or engraving

小篆 xiǎo zhuàn

Small Seal Script

Example Sentences

他在写篆书。

tā zài xiě zhuàn shū

He is writing in seal script.

他喜欢篆刻。

tā xǐ huān zhuàn kè

He likes seal carving.

小篆是一种字体。

xiǎo zhuàn shì yī zhǒng zì tǐ

Small Seal Script is a type of font.

Similar Characters

筠 yún

筢 pá

筦 guǎn

Practice Writing 篆 (zhuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 篆

What does 篆 (zhuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 篆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 篆 and 筠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 篆?

What common words use 篆?

How to Write 篆 (zhuàn)