阐(chǎn)

HSK 7-911 strokesTrad. 闡

to express

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Character information

Pinyin
chǎn
Meaning
to express; to disclose; to enlighten; to open
Strokes
11
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
闡

Origin & structure

Where 阐 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿵门单

In this compound, the meaning comes from 门 (gate); 单 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

门mén单dān

Parts are arranged enclosing from above.

How to write 阐 step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 阐

Common words using 阐 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

chǎn阐shù述
HSK 7-9

to expound (a position)

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tuī推chǎn阐

to elucidate; to study and expound

Open 推阐 page →
chǎn阐yáng扬

to expound; to propagate

Open 阐扬 page →
chǎn阐míng明

to elucidate; to explain clearly; to expound

Open 阐明 page →
chǎn阐fā发

to elucidate

Open 阐发 page →
chǎn阐shì释

to explain

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述推扬明发释

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