Character Animation

Character: 禪

Pinyin: chán (chan2)

Meaning: dhyana (Sanskrit) / Zen / meditation (Buddhism)

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "禪" 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

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿰ 礻 單

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: chán