瞻 meaning and stroke order
To look; to look out for; to respect
How to write 瞻, stroke by stroke
18 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 瞻
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to gaze
- to view
How 瞻 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Eye.
目 gives the meaning and 詹 hints at the sound.
Radical: 目 (eye), shared by 100 characters on this site.
How to remember 瞻
The eye 目 on the left tells you this is about looking, and 詹 (zhān) on the right gives the sound. Picture an eye lifting up to gaze respectfully at something important.
瞻 is a formal, written character that rarely appears alone. It shows up in set words like 瞻仰 (zhānyǎng), used for viewing something with reverence, such as a monument or a leader's remains. Example: 我们去瞻仰烈士纪念碑。(Wǒmen qù zhānyǎng lièshì jìniànbēi.) We went to pay our respects at the martyrs' monument.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 瞻 with 赡 (shàn, to support) and 檐 (yán, eaves), which share the 詹 part. Check the left side: only 瞻 has the eye 目, and it is read zhān in the first tone.
Common words with 瞻
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 瞻仰 | zhānyǎng | to revere; to admire | HSK 7-9 |
瞻 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 瞻
How many strokes are in 瞻?
瞻 is written with 18 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 瞻 mean?
瞻 (zhān) means to look; to look out for; to respect. A common word with it is 瞻仰 (zhānyǎng), meaning "to revere; to admire".
How do you pronounce 瞻?
瞻 is pronounced zhān, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 瞻?
The radical of 瞻 is 目, which carries the idea of "eye". Dictionaries list 瞻 under this radical.
Is 瞻 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 瞻 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What does 高瞻远瞩 mean?
高瞻远瞩 (gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ) means to stand high and look far, describing someone with great foresight. It is a common idiom for praising visionary leaders or plans.
Can I use 瞻 to say I am looking at something casually?
No. For everyday looking, use 看 (kàn). 瞻 carries a solemn or respectful tone and belongs in formal phrases like 瞻仰 or 前瞻 (qiánzhān, forward-looking).