shān ㄕㄢ sin3 HSK 5

  • to fan
  • to slap sb on the face

shàn ㄕㄢˋ sin3

  • fan
  • sliding, hinged or detachable flat part of sth
  • classifier for doors, windows etc

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 扇 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我想买风扇。 I want a fan.
  • 這扇門打不開。 This door will not open.
  • 大家吹吹电扇。 Let's blow the fans.
  • 把這扇門打開。 Open this door.
  • 我要那個電風扇。 I want the fan.

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