禅 Stroke Order — How to Write 禅
禅 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 礻, 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.
禅 Radical and Character Components
禅 is an ideographic compound. To pray 礻 alone 单; 单 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 礻 + 8 more strokes
禅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chán
- shàn
Meanings of 禅 in Chinese
1
chán禅
In Buddhism, it refers to meditation and quiet contemplation, often associated with Zen practices and seeking enlightenment or inner peace.
他每日清晨都会在寺庙里坐禅，寻求内心的平静。
Every morning, he practices sitting meditation at the temple, seeking inner peace.
Refers specifically to Buddhism, often appearing in terms like 'Zen master' (禅师), 'Zen staff' (禅杖), 'Zen monastery' (禅林), or 'Zen hall' (禅堂).
他在禅堂里静坐，寻求内心的平静
He meditated in the Zen hall, seeking inner peace.
2
shàn禅
An ancient imperial ritual, specifically 'fengshan', where emperors offered sacrifices to heaven and earth to announce their achievements and pray for blessings.
在古代，帝王举行封禅，是为了向上天报告功绩并祈求福祉。
In ancient times, emperors performed the Fengshan ceremony to report their achievements to Heaven and pray for blessings.
To abdicate; referring to an emperor or king yielding the throne to another.
古代有明君效仿尧舜，行禅让之举
In ancient times, there were wise rulers who emulated Yao and Shun, performing acts of abdication.
Refers to the alternation or succession of things, often implying a natural change or transition from one state or entity to another.
四季流转，万物新旧禅代。
The four seasons rotate, and all things, new and old, succeed each other.
Common Words and Phrases with 禅
1
A monastic room or a quiet room in a Buddhist temple for monks and nuns to meditate and live.
寺院深处有一间古老的禅房，常有僧人在此静坐参禅。
Deep within the temple, there is an an ancient meditation room where monks often sit in quiet contemplation.
2
Buddhist subtleties; a profound allegorical word or gesture in Zen Buddhism.
在与老僧的对话中，他从简单的言语中听出了深远的禅机
In his conversation with the old monk, he perceived profound Chanji in simple words.
3
Buddhist temple
这座古老的禅林坐落在山谷深处，环境清幽，吸引了许多寻求内心平静的访客。
This ancient Zen monastery is situated deep in the valley, offering a serene environment that attracts many visitors seeking inner peace.
4
In ancient Chinese history, a system where an emperor abdicates the throne and hands it over to another person.
尧舜禹的禅让传说，体现了古人对德才兼备的领导者的期盼。
The legend of Yao, Shun, and Yu's abdication exemplifies ancient people's aspirations for leaders possessing both virtue and talent.
5
A Zen master; an honorific title given to a virtuous Buddhist monk.
许多人前来拜访老禅师，希望从他那里获得心灵的指引。
Many people came to visit the old Zen master, hoping to receive spiritual guidance from him.
6
A meditation room or hall in a Buddhist monastery, also known as a Zendo.
每日清晨，僧侣们在禅堂里静坐，心无杂念，只专注于呼吸。
Every morning, the monks sit quietly in the meditation hall, their minds free from distractions, focusing solely on their breath.
7
A Buddhist temple or monastery, often specifically a Zen temple.
古老的禅院坐落在幽静的山谷中，钟声悠扬。
The ancient Zen monastery is nestled in a tranquil valley, its bells ringing melodiously.
8
A Buddhist monk's staff, traditionally used to help stay awake during meditation, and later as a general walking stick.
老僧手持禅杖，缓缓走向寺院的后殿
The old monk, holding his Zen staff, slowly walked towards the back hall of the temple.
9
Chan Buddhism is a major school of Mahayana Buddhism in China that emphasizes meditation and contemplation for achieving enlightenment.
这座古老的寺庙是禅宗文化的重要中心。
This ancient temple is an important center for Zen Buddhist culture.
More words with 禅
- bāo褒chán禅shān山Mount Baochan
- chán禅xiū修Meditation, Zen meditation
- bān班chán禅lǎ喇mɑ嘛Panchen Lama
- huì慧kōng空chán禅yuàn院Huikong Zen Monastery, Huikong Monastery
- cān参chán禅practice Zen, meditate
- chán禅yì意Zen, Zen spirit
- zuò坐chán禅Zen meditation, Zazen
- chán禅dài代abdication, usurpation
- chán禅dìng定Meditation, Dhyana
- fēng封shàn禅Fengshan ceremony, Fengshan ritual
- chán禅xiū修zhě者meditator, Zen practitioner
- zài在chán禅táng堂lǐ里In the meditation hall, In the Zen hall
- zài在chán禅xiū修zhōng中In meditation, Meditating
- zhè这wèi位chán禅shī师This Zen master, This Chan master
- fēng封chán禅dà大diǎn典Fengshan Ceremony, Imperial Fengshan Sacrifice
Idioms with 禅
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Open the tool →Questions about 禅
What does 禅 mean in Chinese?
禅 (chán) means “In Buddhism” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 禅?
禅 has 2 pronunciations: chán, shàn.
How many strokes does 禅 have?
禅 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 禅?
禅 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 礻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 禅?
The radical of 禅 is 礻, and 禅 is an ideographic compound.