Chinese characters for “zhan”
34 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
zhān
viscous, sticky, mucous, glutinous
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6to moisten, to soak, to wet
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9felt
9 strokesfelt
10 strokessandalwood
10 strokestalkative, verbose
13 strokestalkative
15 strokesmoist, soaked
16 strokesfelt
17 strokesto look
18 strokestalkative
20 strokessturgeon
21 strokessturgeon
24 strokesThird tone
zhǎn
small cup or container
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to chop, to cut, to sever
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to sway in the wind
9 strokesto open, to unfold
10 strokesnew, bold
11 strokesto chop, to cut, to sever
11 strokesto dab, to sop up, to wipe away tears
13 strokessmall cup or container
13 strokesnew, bold
14 strokesto sway in the wind
14 strokesFourth tone
zhàn
stand, station
10 strokes · HSK 2.0 L3to divine
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to dip
22 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to possess, to usurp, to take by force
7 strokeswar, fighting, battle
9 strokeswarehouse
9 strokesto crack
11 strokeswarehouse
12 strokescalm, clear, deep
12 strokesto crack
14 strokeswar, fighting, battle
16 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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