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贩

贩 (fàn) · merchant

8 strokesLeft–right

贩 (fàn) means “merchant”. It is made of 贝 + 反 and has 8 strokes.

Break 贩 into its parts

What 贩 is made of

贩 stroke order

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

Example sentences with 贩卖

他年轻时在街上贩卖水果。Tā niánqīng shí zài jiē shàng fànmài shuǐguǒ.When he was young he sold fruit on the street.
警察抓住了贩卖假药的人。Jǐngchá zhuāzhù le fànmài jiǎ yào de rén.The police caught the people selling fake medicine.

Words with 贩

Also built with 贝

Quick facts

Pinyinfàn
Meaningmerchant
Strokes8
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 贩

What does 贩 mean?

贩 (fàn) means “merchant”.

How many strokes does 贩 have?

贩 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 贩?

贩 is made of 贝 (sea shell) and 反 (reverse).

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