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犬 Stroke Order — How to Write 犬

Stroke Order

犬 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 犬, 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.

犬 Radical and Character Components

Components:大丶

犬 is a pictograph. A dog turned to the side.

Radical: 犬 + 0 more strokes

犬 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • quǎn

Meanings of 犬 in Chinese

1

quǎn犬

Quǎn refers to a dog, often used in compounds like 'hunting dog' (猎犬) or 'police dog' (警犬). It can also appear in idioms such as '犬马之劳' (dog and horse's labor), meaning humble service, or '犬子' (dog son), a humble term for one's own son.
这只警犬在搜救行动中表现出色。
This police dog performed exceptionally well in the search and rescue operation.

Common Words and Phrases with 犬

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quǎn犬chǐ齿
A canine tooth is a pointed tooth located between the incisors and premolars in mammals.
这只狗的犬齿非常锋利，适合撕咬食物。
This dog's canine teeth are very sharp, suitable for tearing food.
2
quǎn犬mǎ马zhī之láo劳
One's humble and devoted service, often rendered by a subordinate to a superior, likening oneself to a dog or horse.
我愿为团队项目贡献犬马之劳，不负大家的信任。
I am willing to offer my humble service to the team project, living up to everyone's trust.
3
quǎn犬rú儒
cynic; a cynical person, originally referring to an ancient Greek school of philosophers.
经历了几次失败的尝试后，他变得有些犬儒，对任何新的机会都抱持怀疑态度。
After several failed attempts, he became somewhat cynical, approaching any new opportunity with skepticism.
4
quǎn犬yá牙
Dog's tooth; also describes something jagged or interlocking.
这只幼犬的犬牙已经长出来了，非常尖锐。
This puppy's canine teeth have already grown out and are very sharp.
5
quǎn犬yá牙jiāo交cuò错
Interlocking, like dog's teeth; describes irregular, jagged borders or a complex and intertwined situation.
小镇的街道纵横交错，新旧建筑犬牙交错地分布着，别有一番风味。
The streets of the small town crisscross, with new and old buildings irregularly intermingled, giving it a unique charm.
6
quǎn犬zǐ子
a humble term for one's own son
犬子今年就要大学毕业了，多亏了您的悉心教导。
My humble son is graduating from university this year, thanks to your meticulous guidance.

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Questions about 犬

What does 犬 mean in Chinese?

犬 (quǎn) means “Quǎn refers to a dog” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 犬?

犬 is pronounced quǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 犬 have?

犬 has 4 strokes.

How do you write 犬?

犬 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 犬. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 犬?

The radical of 犬 is 犬, and 犬 is a pictograph.