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斩

斩 (zhǎn) · to chop

8 strokesLeft–right

斩 (zhǎn) means “to chop”. It is made of 车 + 斤 and has 8 strokes.

Break 斩 into its parts

What 斩 is made of

斩 stroke order

斩 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
斩 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 斩钉截铁

他斩钉截铁地说:“不行!”Tā zhǎndīngjiétiě de shuō:" bù xíng!"He said firmly, "No!"
她斩钉截铁地拒绝了。Tā zhǎndīngjiétiě de jùjué le.She refused flatly.

Words with 斩

Also built with 车

Quick facts

Pinyinzhǎn
Meaningto chop
Strokes8
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 斩

What does 斩 mean?

斩 (zhǎn) means “to chop”.

How many strokes does 斩 have?

斩 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 斩?

斩 is made of 车 (cart) and 斤 (a catty (about 500 grams)).

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