串 — string
string, bunch (measure word)
How to pronounce it
串 is read chuàn. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
Two objects threaded on a stick. Hints at the reading of 患 huàn.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “串”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 串. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 我买了一串葡萄。wǒmǎileyíchuànpútaoI bought a bunch of grapes.
More characters by topic — happiness, luck, strength, nature — on the page “Chinese characters with meanings”.
More words from the lesson “A bunch and a grain”
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Frequently asked questions
What does 串 mean?
串 (chuàn) means “string, bunch (measure word)”.
How do you write 串?
串 is 1 character. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 串?
串 is read chuàn. Tones: chuàn — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“string” in the lesson “A bunch and a grain”
This word is from the topic “Amounts and degrees” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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