搀 meaning and stroke order
To take by the arm and assist; variant of 摻|掺[chan1]
How to write 搀, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 搀
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to take by the arm and assist
- variant of 摻|掺[chan1]
How 搀 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Hand.
扌 gives the meaning.
Radical: 扌 (hand), shared by 342 characters on this site.
How to remember 搀
The hand radical 扌 on the left tells you this is something you do with your hand. Picture reaching out your hand to take someone by the arm and help them walk.
搀 (chān) most often means to support someone by the arm, such as helping an elderly person or someone who is unsteady. It also appears as a variant of 掺 (chān), meaning to mix. Example: 他搀着奶奶过马路。(Tā chānzhe nǎinai guò mǎlù.) He helped his grandma across the street, holding her arm.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 搀 with 馋 (chán, greedy for food) and 谗 (chán, slander), which share the same right side. Only 搀 has the hand radical 扌, and it takes the first tone, not the second.
Questions about 搀
How many strokes are in 搀?
搀 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 搀 mean?
搀 (chān) means to take by the arm and assist; variant of 摻|掺[chan1].
How do you pronounce 搀?
搀 is pronounced chān, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 搀?
The radical of 搀 is 扌, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 搀 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 搀?
The traditional form of 搀 is 攙. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 搀 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 搀 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 搀 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 搀 and 扶?
扶 (fú) is the general word for supporting or steadying something with your hand. 搀 specifically suggests holding someone by the arm while they walk. They often combine as 搀扶 (chānfú), to support someone by the arm.
Can I use 搀 to mean mixing things?
Yes, it is listed as a variant of 掺 (chān), to mix. However, 掺 is the more standard choice for mixing, as in 掺水 (chān shuǐ), to add water. Use 搀 mainly for helping someone by the arm.