The character 范 — “model”: how to write it and what it means
model; scope, limits
The Chinese character 范 is read fàn and means “model; scope, limits”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 范
范 has 8 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 范, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
What 范 is made of
The first meaning is a casting mold, hence “model” and “limits”. It's also a common surname.
The parts of a character hint at its meaning or its reading — more in the article “Chinese character radicals”.
Words with 范
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 范?
范 has 8 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 范 mean?
范 means “model; scope, limits”. It appears in 范围 (“scope”), 示范 (“set an example”), 规范 (“norm”).
How do you pronounce 范?
范 is read fàn. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 范 have?
8 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 范 yourself
In the lessons you write characters stroke by stroke with a finger or a mouse, and the course checks the order. You can start for free, no sign-up needed.
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