How many strokes does the Chinese character "安" (ān) have?
"安" has 6 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 宀, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
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安 Peace in Chinese (ān)
Dictionary Summary
安 (ān) means (bound form) calm; peaceful; to calm; to set at ease; safe; secure; in good health. Simplified form has 6 strokes under radical 宀.
Pinyin & Toneān (Tone 1)
Simplified / Trad.安 / 安
Radical宀
Total Strokes6 strokes
StructureTop–Bottom (宀 + 女)
Unicode / LevelU+5B89 · HSK 2
Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review
🪪 Using “安” in a Chinese Name · Highly Recommended (Unisex)
A perennial favorite in modern Chinese naming for both genders (e.g., 梓安, 乔安, 安然). It conveys quiet confidence, safety, and emotional steadiness without sounding dated.
✒️ Using “安” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic
Visually symmetrical, compact (6 strokes), and culturally serene. Both in names and minimalist calligraphy, 安 carries genuine warmth and composure.
Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings
Origin & Visual Logic: An ideograph showing a woman (女) resting peacefully beneath a roof (宀)—an ancient scene symbolizing domestic security and inner calm.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 安 / 安 | ān | (bound form) calm; peaceful; to calm; to set at ease; safe; secure; in good health |
| 安 / 安 | Ān | surname An |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
Common Words & Idioms Using “安”
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 平安 | píng'ān | safe and sound | |
| 安心 | ānxīn | peace of mind | |
| 安宁 | ānníng | tranquil and undisturbed |
English Names Using “安” in Our Curated Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is "安" good to use in a real Chinese name?
Rating: Highly Recommended (Unisex). A perennial favorite in modern Chinese naming for both genders (e.g., 梓安, 乔安, 安然). It conveys quiet confidence, safety, and emotional steadiness without sounding dated.
Is "安" safe as a Chinese character tattoo?
Tattoo rating: Safe & Classic. Visually symmetrical, compact (6 strokes), and culturally serene. Both in names and minimalist calligraphy, 安 carries genuine warmth and composure.