How to Write 犬 (quǎn — dog) Stroke Order & Printable Tian Zi Ge PDF
Master the stroke-by-stroke writing order of the Chinese character 犬 (quǎn, dog) with interactive canvas grading, Pinyin audio, and free printable A4 Tian Zi Ge (田字格) practice sheets.
🔍 Radical & Structural Breakdown (犬)
Primary Radical (部首): 犬 — Radical 犬
Semantic Component (形旁): 犬 — Semantic category (犬)
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Breakdown (六书 / Liushu)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanzi 犬 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 犬 (quǎn)?
The Chinese character 犬 (quǎn — "dog") is written with 4 strokes (4画) and belongs to HSK 1. You can practice writing all 4 strokes of 犬 interactively in Hanzi Scribe with real-time stroke order validation.
What is the Pinyin, radical, and meaning of 犬?
The Mandarin Pinyin pronunciation of 犬 is "quǎn". Its primary radical (部首) is 犬, and it means "dog" in English.
What are the stroke order rules for writing 犬 (quǎn)?
The Chinese character 犬 (quǎn — dog) has 4 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 犬 interactively or print a free A4 Tianzige (田字格) PDF worksheet in Hanzi Scribe.
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