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暂

暂 (zàn) · temporary

12 strokesTop–bottom

暂 (zàn) means “temporary”. It is made of 斩 + 日 and has 12 strokes.

Break 暂 into its parts

What 暂 is made of

暂 stroke order

暂 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
暂 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 暂时

我暂时住在朋友家。Wǒ zànshí zhù zài péngyou jiā.I'm staying at a friend's place for now.
这只是暂时的问题。Zhè zhǐshì zànshí de wèntí.This is only a temporary problem.

Words with 暂

Also built with 斩

Quick facts

Pinyinzàn
Meaningtemporary
Strokes12
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 暂

What does 暂 mean?

暂 (zàn) means “temporary”.

How many strokes does 暂 have?

暂 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 暂?

暂 is made of 斩 (to chop) and 日 (sun; day).

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