攥 (zuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 攥 (zuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 攥 (zuàn) means "to grip or clutch". with 23 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 攥 stroke by stroke?

攥 has 23 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 攥 and 攫?

攥 (zuàn) and 攫 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 攥?

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

Q: What common words use 攥?

Common words containing 攥 include: 攥紧 (zuàn jǐn) — to grip tightly; to clench; 攥住 (zuàn zhù) — to grip; to hold fast; 攥着 (zuàn zhe) — holding; clutching.

How to Write 攥

The character 攥 (zuàn) is written with 23 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

攥 is pronounced zuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to grip or clutch.

Common Words with 攥

攥紧 zuàn jǐn

to grip tightly; to clench

攥住 zuàn zhù

to grip; to hold fast

攥着 zuàn zhe

holding; clutching

Example Sentences

他攥紧了手中的钱。

tā zuàn jǐn le shǒu zhōng de qián

He gripped the money in his hand tightly.

请攥住这根绳子。

qǐng zuàn zhù zhè gēn shéng zi

Please grip this rope.

他手里攥着一张票。

tā shǒu lǐ zuàn zhe yī zhāng piào

He is clutching a ticket in his hand.

Similar Characters

攫 jué

攮 nǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 攥

What does 攥 (zuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 攥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 攥 and 攫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 攥?

What common words use 攥?

How to Write 攥 (zuàn)