玄 Stroke Order — How to Write 玄
玄 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 玄, 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.
玄 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 玄 + 0 more strokes
玄 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xuán
Meanings of 玄 in Chinese
1
xuán玄
Profound, abstruse, or mysterious; difficult to understand.
宇宙的奥秘总是如此玄妙，令人着迷
The mysteries of the universe are always so profound and captivating.
False, unreal, or unreliable; often implying an abstruse or impractical nature that lacks substance.
他提出的那个计划有些玄虚，具体实施起来恐怕会遇到很多困难。
The plan he proposed is a bit impractical/unrealistic, and will likely encounter many difficulties during its actual implementation.
Dark; profound; black (e.g., deep black; Xuanwu, a mythical tortoise-snake creature representing the north)
这座古庙的门前，有一对威严的玄武石雕
In front of the gate of this ancient temple, there is a pair of majestic Xuanwu (mythical tortoise-snake) stone carvings.
Common Words and Phrases with 玄
1
abstruse, mysterious, profound
这本古老的哲学著作充满了玄奥的理论，需要仔细研读才能领会其精髓。
This ancient philosophical work is full of recondite theories, requiring careful study to grasp its essence.
2
The entrance hall or foyer of a house, typically just inside the front door.
我们一进门，就在玄关处换上了拖鞋。
As soon as we entered, we changed into slippers in the foyer.
3
Unreliable, incredible, or mysterious and hard to grasp.
那位智者讲述的宇宙奥秘非常玄乎，让人感觉既深邃又难以捉摸。
The cosmic mysteries spoken of by that wise man were very profound and abstruse, making one feel they were both deep and elusive.
4
A black or silver fox, native to North America, known for its valuable dark fur.
在冰雪覆盖的森林里，一只美丽的玄狐悄无声息地穿梭于树林之间。
In the snow-covered forest, a beautiful silver fox moved silently among the trees.
5
Profound or mysterious principles; subtle and hidden meaning.
这款古董钟表内部的复杂设计蕴含着许多玄机，引人深思。
The complex design inside this antique clock contains many profound mysteries, prompting deep thought.
6
Profound and mysterious principles or theories, often referring to the philosophical doctrines of Xuanxue (Mysterious Learning) during the Wei and Jin dynasties.
佛经中蕴含着许多深奥的玄理，需要用心去领悟。
Buddhist scriptures contain many profound and subtle principles that require diligent contemplation to comprehend.
7
mysterious; profound and secretive
这部古老的哲学著作探讨了宇宙的玄秘。
This ancient philosophical work explores the profound mysteries of the universe.
8
Mysterious, subtle, and profound; abstruse.
这幅画的构图真是玄妙，每次看都有新的发现。
The composition of this painting is truly profound and subtle; every time I look at it, I discover something new.
9
deep black
夜幕降临，山峦染上了一层玄青，显得静谧而庄严
As night fell, the mountains were tinged with a profound dark black, appearing tranquil and solemn.
10
great-great-grandson
老王家的玄孙今天出生了，全家都非常高兴。
Old Wang's great-great-grandson was born today, and the entire family is overjoyed.
11
Xuanwu, also known as the Black Tortoise, is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, representing the Northern Sky. It is often depicted as a tortoise entwined with a snake, and is revered in Taoism as the God of the North.
古老的传说中，玄武是守护北方的神兽
In ancient legends, Xuanwu is the divine beast guarding the north.
12
profound and mysterious; abstruse; mystery; deceptive trick
他说话总是带着几分玄虚，让人摸不透他的真实意图。
He always speaks with a certain air of mystery, making it hard for others to grasp his true intentions.
13
Metaphysics, referring to a profound and abstract philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality beyond empirical observation, or an obscure and difficult branch of learning.
这本书深入探讨了中国古代的玄学思想，试图理解其对文化和艺术的影响。
This book deeply explores ancient Chinese Xuanxue thought, attempting to understand its impact on culture and art.
14
profound; mysterious and remote
道家思想往往以其玄远深邃的境界引人入胜。
Taoist philosophy often captivates people with its profound and subtle realm.
15
Mystery of mysteries; extremely mysterious and abstruse.
古老的哲学思想常常玄之又玄，引人深思。
Ancient philosophical thoughts are often profoundly mysterious, prompting deep reflection.
16
Xuanzang (602-664) was a prominent Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk. He journeyed to India in 629 to collect Buddhist scriptures, returning to Chang'an in 645 with 657 texts. He dedicated many years to translating these scriptures and also authored 'Records of the Western Regions'.
玄奘大师在唐代为佛教经典的翻译和传播做出了巨大贡献。
Master Xuanzang made immense contributions to the translation and dissemination of Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty.
More words with 玄
- bù步xuán玄Profound Steps, Mystical Steps
- xuán玄xué学sī思xiǎng想Metaphysical thought, Metaphysical philosophy
- xuán玄yuǎn远shēn深suì邃Profound and subtle, Abstruse and recondite
- xuán玄zàng奘dà大shī师Master Xuanzang, Xuanzang
- xuán玄zàng奘fǎ法shī师Xuanzang, Master Xuanzang
- shēn深cáng藏xuán玄jī机Hidden mystery, Deep secret
Idioms with 玄
- gù故nòng弄xuán玄xū虚deliberately mystify to deceive
- gù故zuò作xuán玄xū虚deliberately act mysterious
- mài卖nong弄xuán玄xū虚deliberately mystify to impress or mislead
- xuán玄jī机miào妙suàn算profound mystery and brilliant calculation
- xuán玄miào妙mò莫cè测profoundly mysterious and unfathomable
- xuán玄miào妙rù入shén神profound and masterful, entering the divine
- xuán玄miào妙wú无qióng穷endlessly profound and mysterious
- chāo超chāo超xuán玄zhù著supremely brilliant, subtle, and clear
- dài戴xuán玄lǚ履huáng黄to live under the sky and tread the earth
- gōu钩xuán玄liè猎mì秘delve into profound mysteries
- gōu钩xuán玄tí提yào要delve into the profound and extract the essence
- gù故nòng弄xū虚xuán玄deliberately mystify or mislead
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Open the tool →Questions about 玄
What does 玄 mean in Chinese?
玄 (xuán) means “False, unreal, or unreliable” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 玄?
玄 is pronounced xuán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 玄 have?
玄 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 玄?
玄 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 玄. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 玄?
The radical of 玄 is 玄.