范 Stroke Order — How to Write 范
范 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, 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.
范 Radical and Character Components
Components:艹氾
范 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 氾 indicates the sound.
Radical: 艹 + 5 more strokes
范 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fàn
Meanings of 范 in Chinese
1
fàn范
A mold or pattern, often made of metal, used for casting or shaping other objects.
这是一个用来铸造印章的铜范
This is a copper mold used for casting seals.
A model or an example to be emulated; a paradigm.
他工作认真，是大家学习的典范
He works diligently and is a role model for everyone to learn from.
Refers to a boundary, limit, range, or a standard/norm. It's often seen in words like 'scope' (范围), 'category' (范畴), or 'norm' (规范).
这项研究的范围非常广阔。
The scope of this research is extremely vast.
To guard against; to prevent; to take precautions.
为了安全，我们必须加强防范措施。
For safety, we must strengthen precautionary measures.
Common Words and Phrases with 范
1
A model or sample used for calligraphy or painting practice.
这幅书法作品被公认为楷书的范本，供后学者临摹。
This calligraphy piece is widely recognized as a model for regular script, for later learners to imitate.
2
category; domain; scope
这项研究涵盖了自然科学的多个范畴。
This research encompasses several categories within the natural sciences.
3
Fan Li (Fàn Lǐ) was an ancient Chinese politician and military strategist during the late Spring and Autumn period. He served King Goujian of Yue, helping him rebuild the state and ultimately defeat the rival state of Wu. After his achievements, he retired from official life, became known as Tao Zhu Gong, and achieved great wealth as a businessman.
范蠡深知急流勇退的道理，功成身退后成为一代巨贾。
Fan Li deeply understood the wisdom of knowing when to retreat; after achieving great success, he retired and became a renowned merchant.
4
An example or model to be followed.
他的学习方法可以作为我们所有人的范例。
His study method can serve as a model example for all of us.
5
Scope, range, or limits of an activity or influence.
这项工作的范围非常广泛。
The scope of this work is very broad.
6
model essay
老师给我们看了一篇范文，帮助我们理解如何写好这篇作文。
The teacher showed us a model essay to help us understand how to write this composition well.
7
Fan Zhongyan (989–1052) was a prominent statesman, military general, and writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his political reforms and influential literary works like "Memorial to Yueyang Tower".
范仲淹是一位才华横溢的文学家，他的作品至今仍被人们传颂。
Fan Zhongyan was a brilliant man of letters, and his works are still widely praised today.
More words with 范
- guī规fàn范Standard, norm, or regulation.
- fáng防fàn范prevention, precaution
- guǐ轨fàn范rules and standards
- jiào教fàn范Training Manual, Manual
- jiù就fàn范to submit or comply; to obey
- mó模fàn范model, example
- shī师fàn范teacher training; pedagogical
- shì示fàn范Set an example; demonstrate.
- diǎn典fàn范model, example
- guī规fàn范huà化standardization, normalization
- gài概fàn范model
- yí遗fàn范legacy, precedent
- yuán圆fàn范Perfect model
- dào道dé德guī规fàn范Moral code, Code of conduct
- láo劳dòng动mó模fàn范model worker
- shī师fàn范xué学xiào校normal school
- shì示fàn范dòng动zuò作demonstration, demonstration movement
- fēng风fàn范bearing, demeanor
- bù不guī规fàn范Non-standard, Irregular
- fàn范shì式paradigm, model
Idioms with 范
- dà大jiā家fēng风fàn范distinguished demeanor
- lín林xià下fēng风fàn范a woman's elegant and graceful demeanor
- mó模shān山fàn范shuǐ水depict natural scenery
- shèng盛dé德yí遗fàn范legacy of great virtue and exemplary conduct
- fàn范shuǐ水mó模shān山imitate others
- fàn范zhāng张jī鸡shǔ黍profound and loyal friendship
- chuí垂fàn范bǎi百shì世Set an eternal example
- guǐ轨wù物fàn范shì世set a benchmark and be a role model
- xiāo萧xíng行fàn范zhuàn篆masterful calligraphic artistry
- yí贻fàn范gǔ古jīn今set an example for all ages
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Open the tool →Questions about 范
What does 范 mean in Chinese?
范 (fàn) means “A mold or pattern” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 范?
范 is pronounced fàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 范 have?
范 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 范?
范 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 范?
The radical of 范 is 艹, and 范 is a phono-semantic compound.