Character Animation

Character: 染

Pinyin: rǎn (ran3)

Meaning: to dye / to catch (a disease) / to acquire (bad habits etc) / to contaminate / to add color washes to a painting

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "染" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Same Radical

Coming soon...