繁 Stroke Order — How to Write 繁
繁 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 糸, 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.
繁 Radical and Character Components
繁 is a phono-semantic compound: 糸 (silk) carries the meaning, while 敏 indicates the sound.
Radical: 糸 + 11 more strokes
繁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fán
- pó
Meanings of 繁 in Chinese
1
fán繁
Complex, complicated, numerous, or troublesome; also describes a bustling place.
在制定计划时，我们应该学会删繁就简，抓住重点。
When formulating plans, we should learn to simplify and focus on key points.
Numerous, many, complicated, or burdensome; often used to describe tasks, details, or things that are great in quantity or difficulty.
他最近的工作十分繁重。
His recent work has been quite arduous.
Flourishing; prosperous; luxuriant; bustling.
这座花园里花草繁茂，生机勃勃
The flowers and plants in this garden are lush and vibrant, full of life.
To reproduce or multiply biologically, referring to the propagation of new organisms.
很多动物通过产卵来繁衍后代。
Many animals reproduce their offspring by laying eggs.
2
pó繁
Fantai is an ancient historical site located southeast of Kaifeng City in Henan Province, China.
繁台是开封一座古老的建筑。
Fantai is an ancient building in Kaifeng.
Common Words and Phrases with 繁
1
a detailed or unabridged version (of a text)
这份研究报告的繁本收录了所有实验数据和详细分析过程，适合深入研究的学者。
The unabridged version of this research report includes all experimental data and detailed analysis processes, making it suitable for scholars conducting in-depth study.
2
Numerous and wide-ranging.
这部古典园林设计图纸细节繁博，展现了设计师高超的技艺。
The design blueprints for this classical garden are numerous and extensive in detail, showcasing the designer's superb craftsmanship.
3
Numerous and varied; many and diverse.
这个花园里的花卉种类繁多，色彩斑斓，吸引了许多游客。
The types of flowers in this garden are numerous and colorful, attracting many tourists.
4
complicated and numerous
这座古老的建筑有着繁复的雕刻和精美的图案。
This ancient building features intricate carvings and exquisite patterns.
5
Luxuriant and abundant flowers; a profusion of various blossoms.
这座老旧的庭院经过园丁的精心打理，如今繁花似锦，焕发出了新的生机。
This old courtyard, meticulously cared for by the gardener, is now a riot of colorful blossoms, revitalized with new vitality.
6
flourishing and bustling; prosperous and lively
入夜时分，城市的商业区灯火辉煌，一派繁华景象。
As night falls, the city's commercial district is brightly lit, presenting a scene of prosperity and bustle.
7
8
Lush, luxuriant, and flourishing, often referring to vegetation.
这片热带雨林里的植物生长得非常繁茂。
The plants in this tropical rainforest grow very luxuriantly.
9
Flourishing and prosperous.
经过多年的辛勤耕耘，这个小镇的文化艺术事业日渐繁荣
After years of diligent effort, the cultural and artistic scene in this small town is gradually flourishing.
10
Overly elaborate and complicated.
这份报告的语言过于繁缛，让人难以理解其核心观点。
The language in this report is too convoluted, making it difficult to grasp its core points.
11
complicated and full of trivial details
办理这份文件的手续非常繁琐，耗费了我很多时间。
The procedures for handling this document are very cumbersome, taking up a lot of my time.
12
Traditional Chinese characters, the original complex forms of Chinese characters that predate simplified Chinese characters.
在学习书法时，我发现繁体字有独特的韵味。
When learning calligraphy, I find that traditional Chinese characters have a unique charm.
13
unnecessary formalities or complicated wording
为了简化流程，我们决定取消那些不必要的繁文缛节。
To streamline the process, we decided to eliminate those unnecessary elaborate formalities.
14
Unnecessary and overelaborate formalities or procedures; red tape.
为了拿到这个许可，他不得不经历了无数繁文缛节，耗费了大量时间和精力。
To obtain this permit, he had to go through countless formalities, consuming a lot of time and effort.
15
clusters of stars
在乡村的夜晚，天空中的繁星闪烁着迷人的光芒。
In the rural night, the dense stars in the sky twinkle with captivating light.
More words with 繁
- pín频fán繁frequent, frequently
- rǒng冗fán繁Numerous and tedious.
- fēn纷fán繁numerous and complicated
- fán繁shèng盛flourishing, prosperous
- fán繁zhí殖reproduce, breed
- fán繁zhòng重heavy, arduous
- fán繁yǎn衍Reproduce, Multiply
- fán繁zhí殖lǜ率Breeding rate, Reproduction rate
- fán繁tái台Prosperous Taiwan, Flourishing Taiwan
- fán繁xīng星dián点diǎn点Numerous stars, Twinkling stars
- fán繁zhí殖zhě者breeder, reproducer
- fán繁róng荣fā发zhǎn展prosperous development, thriving growth
- fán繁róng荣jǐng景xiàng象Prosperous scene, Thriving scene
- fán繁yǎn衍shēng生xī息reproduce and multiply, multiply and thrive
- fán繁zá杂complex, miscellaneous
- fán繁zhí殖fāng方shì式Reproduction method, Breeding method
- gòng共tóng同fán繁róng荣common prosperity, shared prosperity
- yīn殷fán繁flourishing, prosperous
- zhǒng种lèi类fán繁duō多wide variety, many kinds
- chéng程xù序fán繁suǒ琐Cumbersome procedures, Tedious process
Idioms with 繁
- fán繁huā花sì似jǐn锦a riot of colorful flowers
- fán繁róng荣chāng昌shèng盛thriving and prosperous
- fán繁róng荣fù富qiáng强prosperous, flourishing, and strong
- fán繁róng荣xīng兴wàng旺thriving and prosperous
- fán繁wén文mò末jié节unnecessary complex formalities and trivial details
- fán繁zhī枝xì细jié节numerous and trivial details
- jìn近qīn亲fán繁zhí殖inbreeding or lack of diversity
- míng名mù目fán繁duō多numerous names and categories
- shān删fán繁jiù就jiǎn简simplify, reduce to essentials
- zhī枝fán繁yè叶mào茂lush and flourishing
- zhí职wù务fán繁zá杂numerous and complicated duties
- fán繁huá华shèng胜dì地bustling and prosperous place
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Open the tool →Questions about 繁
What does 繁 mean in Chinese?
繁 (fán) means “Flourishing” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 繁?
繁 has 2 pronunciations: fán, pó.
How many strokes does 繁 have?
繁 has 17 strokes.
How do you write 繁?
繁 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical 糸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 繁?
The radical of 繁 is 糸, and 繁 is a phono-semantic compound.