篡 Stroke Order — How to Write 篡

Stroke Order

篡 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 厶, 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.

篡 Radical and Character Components

Components:算厶

篡 is a phono-semantic compound: 厶 (private) carries the meaning, while 算 indicates the sound.

Radical: 厶 + 10 more strokes

篡 Pronunciation and Pinyin

cuàn

Meanings of 篡 in Chinese

cuàn篡

In feudal times, it specifically refers to a subject seizing the monarch's throne.

他通过阴谋诡计，最终成功篡取了家族企业的控制权

He eventually succeeded in usurping control of the family business through conspiracy and schemes.

To seize or usurp (power, position, etc.) by illicit means; to illegally take control of something.

他企图篡夺家族企业的控制权

He attempted to usurp control of the family business.

Common Words and Phrases with 篡

cuàn篡dǎng党

to usurp or seize the highest leadership or power within a political party

为了争夺家族的领导权，一些人暗中策划篡党，试图将老一辈的管理者排挤出去。

In their struggle for the family's leadership, some individuals secretly plotted to usurp control, attempting to oust the older generation of managers.

cuàn篡duó夺

To seize power or position illegally or by force; usurp.