尘 (chén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 尘 (chén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尘 (chén) means "Dust; dirt". with 6 strokes and the radical 小.

Q: How do you write 尘 stroke by stroke?

尘 has 6 strokes. The radical is 小. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 尘 and 少?

尘 (chén) and 少 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 尘?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 小. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 尘?

Common words containing 尘 include: 灰尘 (huī chén) — dust; 尘土 (chén tǔ) — Dust; soil; 红尘 (hóng chén) — the mortal world; human society.

How to Write 尘

The character 尘 (chén) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 小 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

尘 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dust; dirt.

Common Words with 尘

灰尘 huī chén

dust

尘土 chén tǔ

Dust; soil

红尘 hóng chén

the mortal world; human society

Example Sentences

桌子上有很多灰尘。

zhuō zi shàng yǒu hěn duō huī chén

There is a lot of dust on the table.

路上到处是尘土。

lù shàng dào chù shì chén tǔ

There is dust everywhere on the road.

他想离开红尘。

tā xiǎng lí kāi hóng chén

He wants to leave the secular world.

Similar Characters

少 shǎo

尔 ěr

尕 gǎ

Practice Writing 尘 (chén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尘

What does 尘 (chén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尘 and 少?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尘?

What common words use 尘?

How to Write 尘 (chén)