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铨 Stroke Order — How to Write 铨

Stroke Order

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

铨 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅全

铨 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 全 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 6 more strokes

铨 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • quán

Meanings of 铨 in Chinese

1

quán铨

To weigh or assess the relative importance or value of things, often in a formal context.
在做出最终决定前,我们必须认真铨衡各种方案。
Before making a final decision, we must carefully weigh all the various options.
To select and appoint officials based on their merits or qualifications, often referring to a system of selecting civil servants in ancient times.
公司正在进行严格的铨选,以确保新任经理是最合适的人选。
The company is conducting a rigorous selection process to ensure the newly appointed manager is the most suitable candidate.

Words with 铨

  • quán铨héng衡weigh, assess
  • quán铨xuǎn选select, choose
  • quán铨héng衡lì利bì弊weigh the pros and cons, balance the advantages and disadvantages

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Questions about 铨

What does 铨 mean in Chinese?

铨 (quán) means “To weigh or assess the relative importance or value of things, often in a formal context” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 铨?

铨 is pronounced quán in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 铨 have?

铨 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 铨?

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

What is the radical of 铨?

The radical of 铨 is 钅, and 铨 is a phono-semantic compound.

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