wēn ㄨㄣ wan1

  • epidemic; pestilence; plague
  • (fig.) stupid; dull; (of a performance) lackluster

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 瘟 (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

  • 成千上万的人死于瘟疫。 Thousands upon thousands have died from the epidemic.

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