川 (chuān): River — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0Recognition 7-9
1.
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 川 is used in context
Sichuan is famous for its spicy cuisine.
Vehicles flow continuously on the street.
The mountain and river scenery here is very beautiful.
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Characters pronounced "chuan".
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