chān ㄔㄢ caam1 HSK 7-9

  • to mix; to blend; to dilute; to adulterate

shǎn ㄕㄢˇ caam1

  • to grasp

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 掺 (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

  • 别掺和他的事。 Don't meddle in his affairs.
  • 所有的社交,自然而然地,都会掺入一些虚伪的成分,我想这是有其必要的。 All social interactions, naturally, will involve some degree of insincerity, which I believe is necessary.

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