Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
撰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

撰 Stroke Order — How to Write 撰

Stroke Order

撰 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

撰 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌巽

撰 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 巽 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 12 more strokes

撰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhuàn

Meanings of 撰 in Chinese

1

zhuàn撰

Refers to one's talent or ability, especially in writing, composing, or scholarly work.
他的学识和撰才，在同辈中无人能及
His knowledge and literary talent are unmatched among his peers.
To write, compose, or compile (e.g., an article, book, or manuscript).
他正在撰写一篇关于环保的文章。
He is currently writing an article about environmental protection.
To hold or grasp (an object, often in an archaic context).
他撰起马鞭，准备启程
He grasped the horsewhip, preparing to set off.
To refer to or describe the laws of change in natural phenomena such as heaven, earth, yin, and yang; to elaborate on cosmic principles.
智者撰著，深究天地阴阳之变，以明自然规律。
The wise compose treatises, deeply exploring the changes of heaven and earth, to elucidate the laws of nature.

Common Words and Phrases with 撰

1
zhuàn撰shù述
to write or compose; writings
这位学者花费数年时间撰述了一本关于哲学思想的专著。
The scholar spent several years authoring a monograph on philosophical thought.
2
zhuàn撰xiě写
to write; to compose
他正在撰写一本关于古代建筑历史的书。
He is currently writing a book about the history of ancient architecture.
3
zhuàn撰zhù著
To write or compile (books, articles, historical works, etc.); to author.
他毕生致力于撰著关于传统手工艺的书籍。
He dedicated his entire life to writing books about traditional handicrafts.

More words with 撰

Recommended tools

Character Highlight Animator

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

Open the tool →

Writing Worksheets

Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion

Open the tool →

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 →

Questions about 撰

What does 撰 mean in Chinese?

撰 (zhuàn) means “To write” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 撰?

撰 is pronounced zhuàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 撰 have?

撰 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 撰?

撰 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 撰?

The radical of 撰 is 扌, and 撰 is a phono-semantic compound.