轩 Stroke Order — How to Write 轩
轩 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 车, 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.
轩 Radical and Character Components
轩 is a phono-semantic compound: 车 (cart) carries the meaning, while 干 indicates the sound.
Radical: 车 + 3 more strokes
轩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xuān
Meanings of 轩 in Chinese
1
xuān轩
An ancient Chinese covered carriage. Metaphorically, it can refer to high official positions (as in '轩冕' xuān miǎn, official rank) or distinguish between superiority and inferiority (as in '轩轾' xuān zhì).
他淡泊名利，不慕轩冕之荣
He is indifferent to fame and fortune, not aspiring to the glory of high office.
a long corridor with windows or a small house/pavilion
他喜欢坐在书轩里，透过窗户欣赏园中美景。
He likes to sit in the study pavilion, enjoying the beautiful garden view through the window.
A small room, verandah, or pavilion, often featuring a window or railing.
他喜欢坐在窗边的小轩里看书。
He likes to sit and read in the small window-side pavilion.
Lofty; spacious and bright (referring to buildings or rooms).
这间书房宽敞明亮，轩敞舒适。
This study is wide and bright, spacious and comfortable.
Xuanyuan (轩辕) is a term with multiple meanings: ① The personal name of Huangdi, a legendary ancient emperor. ② A chariot shaft. ③ An ancient star name. ④ A compound surname.
这座亭轩设计得非常典雅。
This pavilion is designed very elegantly.
Common Words and Phrases with 轩
1
spacious and bright
这间大宅的客厅轩敞明亮，阳光透过落地窗洒满一地
The living room of this grand house is spacious and bright, with sunlight streaming through the French windows and covering the floor.
2
Spacious and bright; (of character) open and sanguine.
这家新开的咖啡馆设计得非常轩豁，大片的玻璃窗让室内光线充足。
This newly opened cafe is designed to be very spacious and bright, with large glass windows allowing ample natural light indoors.
3
Open and clear, often used to describe a tall and bright building.
这间客厅设计得十分轩朗，采光极佳，让人心旷神怡。
This living room is designed to be very spacious and bright, with excellent natural light, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.
4
to raise one's eyebrows
听到这个突如其来的消息，他不禁轩眉，眼中闪过一丝疑惑。
Upon hearing the sudden news, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, a hint of doubt flickering in his eyes.
5
Describes mountains appearing to vie with each other to rise high and stretch far into the distance.
登高望远，只见峰峦叠嶂，气势轩邈，令人心旷神怡。
From a high vantage point, one can see layers of peaks, soaring high and stretching far, a sight that truly refreshes the mind.
6
Describes something as hearty or uproarious (especially laughter) or great and mighty (referring to a disturbance).
喜剧演员的精彩表演让观众席上爆发出一阵阵轩然大笑。
The comedian's brilliant performance made waves of hearty laughter erupt from the audience.
7
A great disturbance, controversy, or uproar.
一部新上映的电影因为其独特的结局，在社交媒体上引发了轩然大波
The newly released movie caused a huge stir on social media due to its unique ending.
8
Difference in status, quality, or importance; superiority or inferiority.
这两幅画作的艺术风格虽然迥异，但在鉴赏家眼中，其艺术价值可谓不分轩轾。
Although the artistic styles of these two paintings are vastly different, in the eyes of connoisseurs, their artistic value can be said to be on par.
More words with 轩
- xiàng项jǐ脊xuān轩Xiangji Chamber, Xiangjixuan
- xuān轩áng昂lofty, dignified
- xuān轩miǎn冕high office, nobility
- shū书xuān轩Study, Reading room
- tíng亭xuān轩Pavilion, Belvedere
- chuāng窗xuān轩window sill, window ledge
- dùn楯xuān轩Balustraded pavilion, Pavilion with railings
- lǐ李xuān轩Li Xuan, Xuan Li
- tīng听yǔ雨xuān轩Listening Rain Pavilion, Rain-Listening Pavilion
- xuān轩chǎng敞shū舒shì适Spacious and comfortable, Roomy and comfortable
- xuān轩rán然dà大xiào笑guffaw, burst into laughter
Idioms with 轩
- qì气yǔ宇xuān轩áng昂impressive, dignified, and spirited demeanor
- xuān轩áng昂qì气yǔ宇imposing and dignified bearing
- xuān轩áng昂zì自ruò若dignified and self-composed
- xuān轩hè鹤guàn冠hóu猴unqualified person in a high position
- lǎo老hè鹤chéng乘xuān轩unqualified person in high office
- yì意qì气xuān轩áng昂full of vigor and high spirits
- xuān轩áng昂kuí魁wěi伟stately and powerfully built
- xuān轩chē车zài载hè鹤Confer official ranks indiscriminately
- xuān轩gài盖rú如yún云A magnificent gathering of numerous dignitaries
- xuān轩miǎn冕xiāng相xí袭hereditary official positions and titles
- xuān轩rán然xiá霞jǔ举exceptionally handsome, elegant, and refined
- xuān轩shang裳huá华zhòu胄descendants of aristocratic families
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Open the tool →Questions about 轩
What does 轩 mean in Chinese?
轩 (xuān) means “A small room” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 轩?
轩 is pronounced xuān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 轩 have?
轩 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 轩?
轩 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 车. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 轩?
The radical of 轩 is 车, and 轩 is a phono-semantic compound.