鸾 Stroke Order — How to Write 鸾

鸾 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鸟, 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.

鸾 Radical and Character Components

Components:亦鸟

鸾 is a phono-semantic compound: 亦 (bird) carries the meaning, while 鸟 indicates the sound.

Radical: 鸟 + 6 more strokes

鸾 Pronunciation and Pinyin

luán

Meanings of 鸾 in Chinese

luán鸾

A mythical bird, similar to a phoenix, often considered auspicious and used in idioms to describe specific situations, such as a gathering of talent (鸾翔凤集) or a couple's separation (鸾飘凤泊).

这次研讨会汇集了各界精英，真可谓鸾翔凤集，盛况空前。

This seminar brought together elites from all sectors; it was truly a grand gathering of talent, an unprecedented occasion.

Anciently synonymous with '銮' (luán), referring to the emperor's carriage or royal bells.

史书中记载了帝王出巡时，仪仗队前有鸣鸾开道，场面宏大。

Historical records describe that when the emperor embarked on a tour, a ceremonial guard would lead the way with ringing royal bells, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Common Words and Phrases with 鸾

luán鸾jiāo胶

A term for a widower remarrying, metaphorically referring to mythical glue that mends broken things.

她苦心孤诣地修补着祖传的古琴，期待能像“鸾胶”一样，让那断裂的琴弦重焕生机。

She painstakingly mended the family heirloom guqin, hoping that, like 'luanjiao', it could bring the broken strings back to life.

luán鸾niǎo鸟

a mythical bird, similar to a phoenix

古籍记载，鸾鸟的羽毛绚丽多彩，鸣声如珠玉般清脆。

Ancient texts record that the Luan bird's feathers are vibrant and colorful, and its call is as clear and melodious as jade.

luán鸾xiáng翔fèng凤jí集

A gathering of talented individuals; an assembly of exceptional people.

那场文化艺术节汇聚了全国各地的青年才俊，现场鸾翔凤集，星光熠熠，为城市增添了无限活力。

That cultural and art festival gathered young talents from all over the country. The scene was a magnificent assembly of outstanding individuals, glittering with stars, adding immense vitality to the city.