阐 (chǎn): To explain — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Recognition 7-9

Writing 7-9

1.

Animated Stroke Order 阐

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2.

Stroke Order Diagrams 阐

3.

Character Breakdown

Semi-Enclosed

阐

門gate

單single

阐=

4.

Printable Writing Worksheet: 阐

阐 handwriting practice worksheet preview

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5.

How to Use 阐

Expound and Explain

Both words mean to explain or clarify in detail.

HSK 6

6.

Example Sentences

tā他

xiáng详

xì细

chǎn阐

shù述

le了

xīn

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門gate

+單single

The gate (門) opens to reveal words (單) — to explain or clarify something by opening up the meaning.

chǎn阐

shù述

expound; elaborate; set forth

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

chǎn阐

shì释

Explanation

新

zhèng政

cè策

de的

nèi内

róng容

。

He elaborated on the content of the new policy.

lǎo老

shī师

chǎn阐

shì释

le了

zhè这

shǒu首

shī诗

de的

hán含

yì义

。

The teacher interpreted the meaning of this poem.

qǐng请

chǎn阐

míng明

nǐ你

de的

guān观

diǎn点

。

Please clarify your point of view.

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