How to Write 川 (chuān — stream, river) Stroke Order & Printable Tian Zi Ge PDF
Master the stroke-by-stroke writing order of the Chinese character 川 (chuān, stream, river) with interactive canvas grading, Pinyin audio, and free printable A4 Tian Zi Ge (田字格) practice sheets.
🔍 Radical & Structural Breakdown (川)
Primary Radical (部首): 川 — Radical 川
Semantic Component (形旁): 川 — Semantic category (川)
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Breakdown (六书 / Liushu)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanzi 川 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 川 (chuān)?
The Chinese character 川 (chuān — "stream, river") is written with 3 strokes (3画) and belongs to HSK 1. You can practice writing all 3 strokes of 川 interactively in Hanzi Scribe with real-time stroke order validation.
What is the Pinyin, radical, and meaning of 川?
The Mandarin Pinyin pronunciation of 川 is "chuān". Its primary radical (部首) is 川, and it means "stream, river" in English.
What are the stroke order rules for writing 川 (chuān)?
The Chinese character 川 (chuān — stream, river) has 3 strokes (HSK 1). Follow standard Mandarin stroke order rules: write horizontal strokes before vertical strokes (先横后竖), top to bottom (从上到下), and left to right (从左到右). You can practice 川 interactively or print a free A4 Tianzige (田字格) PDF worksheet in Hanzi Scribe.
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