Hanzi Now
CharactersIdiomsChinese NameFlashcards
Tools

Visual content

  • Chinese Text Image GeneratorCreate PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
  • Stroke Order AnimatorTurn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
  • Character Highlight AnimatorChoose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
  • Chinese Text Morph AnimatorTurn one Chinese character, word or phrase into another; download SVG, MP4 or WebM

Audio content

  • Chinese Text to SpeechRead Chinese aloud with karaoke highlighting

Teaching materials

  • Writing WorksheetsPrintable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
  • Bingo CardsPicture and word Bingo for your class
  • Picture WorksheetsChinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets

Other

  • Pinyin GeneratorConvert Chinese text to pinyin with tone marks
  • Chinese Zodiac CalculatorFind your animal sign from your birth date and make a zodiac card.
  • Chinese Word CounterCount characters, words and sentences in Chinese text
View all tools →
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

阐 Stroke Order — How to Write 阐

Stroke Order

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

阐 Radical and Character Components

Components:门单

阐 is a phono-semantic compound: 门 (gate) carries the meaning, while 单 indicates the sound.

Radical: 门 + 8 more strokes

阐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chǎn

Meanings of 阐 in Chinese

1

chǎn阐

To explain, clarify, elaborate, or expound upon something in detail.
他详细阐述了自己的观点,使大家对这个复杂的问题有了更清晰的认识。
He elaborated on his views in detail, giving everyone a clearer understanding of this complex issue.
To establish or initiate (a new situation, era, or system); to open up or found.
他决心阐新局,带领团队走向未来。
He is determined to establish a new situation, leading the team towards the future.

Common Words and Phrases with 阐

1
chǎn阐fā发
to explain and elaborate; to expound upon; to elucidate
这位学者在研讨会上详细阐发了他的理论。
The scholar elaborated on his theory in detail at the seminar.
2
chǎn阐míng明
To explain or clarify clearly.
老师详细阐明了实验报告的撰写要求。
The teacher clearly explained the requirements for writing the experiment report.
3
chǎn阐shì释
To elucidate and interpret; to explain clearly and in detail.
这位老师善于用生动的例子来阐释复杂的概念。
This teacher is good at using vivid examples to elucidate complex concepts.
4
chǎn阐shù述
To expound upon; to elaborate.
教授在课堂上详细阐述了量子物理学的基本原理。
The professor elaborated on the basic principles of quantum physics in class.
5
chǎn阐yáng扬
To expound and propagate
这位学者毕生致力于阐扬科学真理,让更多人理解其重要性。
This scholar dedicated his life to elucidating and promoting scientific truths, enabling more people to understand their importance.

More words with 阐

  • tuī推chǎn阐expound, elaborate
  • chǎn阐yōu幽explain the subtle, reveal the hidden
  • xiáng详xì细chǎn阐shù述elaborate, expound
  • chǎn阐shù述jīng精pì辟Incisive explanation, Brilliant exposition

Idioms with 阐

  • chǎn阐yáng扬guāng光dà大promote and enhance
  • chǎn阐yōu幽míng明wēi微elucidate profound and subtle matters
  • xiǎn显wēi微chǎn阐yōu幽reveal subtle and expound obscure truths
  • chǎn阐yōu幽jué抉wēi微clarify the obscure and uncover the subtle
  • fā发qián潜chǎn阐yōu幽uncover hidden truths and expound profound principles
  • jué抉ào奥chǎn阐yōu幽analyze profound mysteries and reveal subtle truths
  • wēi微xiǎn显chǎn阐yōu幽reveal subtle and profound truths
  • chǎn阐yōu幽tàn探zé赜elucidate the obscure and investigate the recondite
  • yán研jīng精chǎn阐wēi微delve deeply into subtle principles

Recommended tools

Chinese Text Image Generator

Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes

Open the tool →

Bingo Cards

Picture and word Bingo for your class

Open the tool →

Character Highlight Animator

Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order

Open the tool →

Stroke Order Animator

Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4

Open the tool →

Questions about 阐

What does 阐 mean in Chinese?

阐 (chǎn) means “To explain” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 阐?

阐 is pronounced chǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 阐 have?

阐 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 阐?

阐 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 门. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 阐?

The radical of 阐 is 门, and 阐 is a phono-semantic compound.

Hanzi Now

Explore the charm of Chinese language

Explore

  • Characters
  • Idioms
  • Chinese Names
  • Flashcards

Tools

  • Chinese Text Image Generator
  • Stroke Order Animator
  • Character Highlight Animator
  • Bingo Cards
  • Picture Worksheets
  • All Tools

More

  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
© 2026 Hanzi NowContact Us