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惨

惨 (cǎn) · miserable

11 strokesLeft–right

惨 (cǎn) means “miserable”. It is made of 忄 + 参 and has 11 strokes.

Break 惨 into its parts

What 惨 is made of

惨 stroke order

惨 stroke order diagram: 11 strokes, numbered in writing order
惨 is written with 11 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 悲惨

这部电影的结局很悲惨。Zhè bù diànyǐng de jiéjú hěn bēicǎn.The film has a tragic ending.
小说写了一个女孩悲惨的童年。Xiǎoshuō xiě le yī gè nǚhái bēicǎn de tóngnián.The novel describes a girl's miserable childhood.

Words with 惨

Also built with 忄

Quick facts

Pinyincǎn
Meaningmiserable
Strokes11
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 惨

What does 惨 mean?

惨 (cǎn) means “miserable”.

How many strokes does 惨 have?

惨 has 11 strokes.

What parts make up 惨?

惨 is made of 忄 (heart) and 参 (to take part in).

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