顽 Stroke Order — How to Write 顽
顽 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
顽 Radical and Character Components
顽 is a phono-semantic compound: 页 (head) carries the meaning, while 元 indicates the sound.
Radical: 页 + 4 more strokes
顽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wán
Meanings of 顽 in Chinese
1
wán顽
Dull; stubborn; obstinate; foolishly unyielding.
他真是冥顽不灵，怎么劝都不听。
He is truly incorrigible, refusing to listen to any persuasion.
Not easily changed or moved; stubborn, tough, tenacious, indomitable.
尽管面临许多困难，他仍然顽强地坚持自己的梦想。
Despite facing many difficulties, he still tenaciously held on to his dream.
naughty; mischievous; playful
这只顽皮的小猫追着自己的尾巴玩。
This mischievous kitten is playing by chasing its own tail.
Same as '玩' (wán), meaning to play or have fun.
孩子们在院子里顽耍。
The children are playing in the yard.
Common Words and Phrases with 顽
1
Remanence, or magnetic retentivity, is the magnetic induction remaining in a magnetized material after the external magnetizing field has been removed.
这种新型合金表现出较高的顽磁，使其非常适合用于制造高性能永久磁铁。
This new alloy exhibits high remanence, making it very suitable for manufacturing high-performance permanent magnets.
2
a stubborn enemy
经过一番激烈的搏斗，他终于制服了那个顽敌。
After a fierce struggle, he finally subdued that stubborn opponent.
3
Dull-witted; slow to understand.
他虽然有些顽钝，但在艺术上却展现出了惊人的天赋。
Although he is a bit dull-witted, he has shown amazing talent in art.
4
obstinate; perverse; very stubborn and unyielding
小明个性顽梗，一旦认定的事情，谁也说服不了他。
Xiao Ming is extremely stubborn; once he has made up his mind about something, no one can persuade him.
5
Stubborn; obstinate; unyielding, especially in resisting change or new ideas.
他对待新科技的态度很顽固，总是拒绝尝试新方法。
His attitude towards new technology is very stubborn; he always refuses to try new methods.
6
A stubborn bastion or stronghold, often used metaphorically to describe an obdurate and unyielding person or idea that is resistant to change or persuasion.
我们都知道他是个顽固堡垒，但我们还是得尽力去说服他尝试新的方法。
We all know he's a stubborn fortress, but we still have to try our best to persuade him to try new methods.
7
A chronic and stubborn disease that is difficult to cure or has been treated for a long time without recovery.
他多年的风湿病成了一种顽疾，经常折磨着他。
His long-standing rheumatism has become an intractable disease, constantly tormenting him.
8
Robust, strong, and healthy, often used to describe an elderly person who is still in good physical condition.
这位登山者虽然年纪大了，身体依然顽健。
Although this mountaineer is old, his body remains robust.
9
to stubbornly resist
小偷被警察包围后，仍旧顽抗了一段时间。
After being surrounded by the police, the thief still put up a stubborn resistance for a while.
10
The corrupt became honest and the drifters filled with ambition; describes the great power of transformation or positive influence.
这位老师的人格魅力极强，在她的影响下，班上那些曾被认为是顽劣的学生都变得勤奋守纪，真正做到了顽廉懦立
This teacher possesses immense personal charisma. Under her influence, even those students who were once considered unruly became diligent and disciplined, truly embodying the spirit of 'making the stubborn honest and the timid resolute'.
11
12
Mischievous or naughty.
小狗很顽皮，总是喜欢在院子里追逐自己的尾巴。
The puppy is very naughty, always likes to chase its own tail in the yard.
13
Tenacious; indomitable; showing strong determination.
运动员们展现出顽强的斗志，尽管落后也没有放弃。
The athletes displayed a tenacious fighting spirit, refusing to give up despite being behind.
14
Hard rock or insensate stone, often used metaphorically for an unfeeling or stubborn person.
她内心深处隐藏着一块顽石，拒绝接受任何温暖与关爱。
Deep within her heart, an unyielding stone lay hidden, refusing to accept any warmth or affection.
15
To be so persuasive as to make insensate stones nod in agreement, metaphorically meaning to convince even the most stubborn people.
他的演说内容深入浅出，情感真挚，引人入胜，连那些原本心存疑虑的人，最终也听得“顽石点头”，纷纷表示赞同。
His speech was profound yet easy to understand, delivered with genuine emotion, and utterly captivating. Even those who were initially skeptical eventually found themselves nodding in agreement, a true case of 'even stones nodding'.
16
A naughty child or an urchin.
那个顽童在公园里追逐鸽子，玩得不亦乐乎。
The naughty child was chasing pigeons in the park, having a great time.
More words with 顽
- míng冥wán顽Stupid, dull-witted, and obstinate.
- diāo刁wán顽unruly, recalcitrant
- yú愚wán顽ignorant and stubborn
- wán顽gù固xìng性stubbornness, obstinacy
- wán顽shuǎ耍play, frolic
- yín嚚wán顽stupid and stubborn, foolishly obstinate
- wán顽pí皮dǎo捣dàn蛋naughty, mischievous
Idioms with 顽
- wán顽gěng梗bù不huà化incorrigibly stubborn and unyielding
- wán顽gù固bù不huà化stubborn and unwilling to change
- fù负yú隅wán顽kàng抗make a desperate, stubborn last stand
- míng冥wán顽bù不líng灵stubbornly ignorant and unresponsive
- yīng英yǒng勇wán顽qiáng强brave and unyielding
- wán顽pí皮lài赖gǔ骨roguish, cunning, and unscrupulous
- wán顽pí皮lài赖ròu肉a roguish and cunning scoundrel
- wán顽pí皮zéi贼gǔ骨mischievous and cunning rascal
- wán顽tiě铁shēng生guāng光Dull iron can shine brightly
- wán顽tiě铁shēng生huī辉dull iron shines when given opportunity
- āi哀gǎn感wán顽yàn艳poignant and beautiful, moving all
- cè策wán顽mó磨dùn钝Spur the dull and sharpen the slow
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Open the tool →Questions about 顽
What does 顽 mean in Chinese?
顽 (wán) means “Dull” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 顽?
顽 is pronounced wán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 顽 have?
顽 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 顽?
顽 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 页. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 顽?
The radical of 顽 is 页, and 顽 is a phono-semantic compound.