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粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
粲 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

粲 Stroke Order — How to Write 粲

Stroke Order

粲 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 米, 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.

粲 Radical and Character Components

Components:歺又米

Radical: 米 + 7 more strokes

粲 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • càn

Meanings of 粲 in Chinese

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càn粲

Bright, splendid, brilliant, often used to describe a radiant or lustrous appearance, as in '粲烂' (cànlàn - splendid, brilliant), '粲粲' (càncàn - sparkling, resplendent), or '粲然' (cànrán - beaming, smiling brightly).
她粲然一笑，阳光也仿佛变得更加明媚。
She smiled brightly, and even the sunshine seemed to become more radiant.
Beautiful; splendid. 'Càn huā' (粲花) is used to describe eloquent and beautiful speech.
她那粲然一笑，使整个房间都亮了起来。
Her splendid smile lit up the entire room.
To smile or laugh briefly; to amuse someone for a moment.
他讲了一个有趣的轶事，希望能博大家一粲。
He told an interesting anecdote, hoping to bring a brief smile to everyone's face.
Ancient term for high-quality or fine rice.
村里最好的粲米，香气扑鼻，让人食欲大开
The finest rice in the village, its captivating aroma stimulates one's appetite.

Common Words and Phrases with 粲

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càn粲rán然
Beamingly bright and clear; often used to describe a delightful or radiant smile.
听到那个有趣的故事，她粲然一笑。
Hearing the amusing story, she smiled brightly.

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Idioms with 粲

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Questions about 粲

What does 粲 mean in Chinese?

粲 (càn) means “Bright” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 粲?

粲 is pronounced càn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 粲 have?

粲 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 粲?

粲 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 米. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 粲?

The radical of 粲 is 米.