Learn a Chinese Character - 串 (chuàn) - String

1. Character Basics 汉字基础信息

Radical: 丨 (Vertical Line) 部首：丨

Stroke Count: 7 笔画数：7

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chuàn 拼音：chuàn

3. Meaning 含义

To string together; bunch; cluster; series 串连；一串；簇；系列

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 羊肉串 (yáng ròu chuàn) - Lamb skewers 羊肉串
• 串通 (chuàn tōng) - Collude 串通

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

串 can be used as a verb to indicate the action of stringing things together, or as a noun to represent a bunch or series of things. “串” 可以用作动词，表示串连的动作；也可以用作名词，表示一串或一系列的事物。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, skewers are a popular street food, especially in the northern regions. The character 串 is closely related to this food culture. 在中国文化中，串类食物是一种很受欢迎的街头小吃，尤其在北方地区。“串” 这个汉字与这种饮食文化密切相关。

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can think of 串 as two "口" (mouth) characters stacked vertically, which can be associated with the shape of a skewer going through something. 你可以把 “串” 字想象成两个 “口” 字垂直堆叠，这可以联想到串签穿过东西的形状。