Expound and Explain
Both words mean to explain or clarify in detail.
阐 (chǎn): To explain — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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Both words mean to explain or clarify in detail.
expound; elaborate; set forth
He elaborated on the content of the new policy.
The teacher interpreted the meaning of this poem.
Please clarify your point of view.
Explore characters by relationship
Characters pronounced "chan".
Characters with radical "门".