串子 chuànzi string Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents chuànzi string · receipt 串 chuàn noun string a string or cluster of things; a skewer (of meat)子 zi affix noun suffix [suffix] used to form nouns from noun, verb, or adjective rootschuànzi opera percussion pattern 串 chuàn to perform to play a part in a play or movie; to act as a guest performer子 zi affix noun suffix [suffix] used to form nouns from noun, verb, or adjective roots