玳 (dài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 玳 (dài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 玳 (dài) means "tortoiseshell". with 9 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 玳 stroke by stroke?

玳 has 9 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 玳 and 玓?

玳 (dài) and 玓 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 玳?

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

Q: What common words use 玳?

Common words containing 玳 include: 玳瑁 (dài mào) — hawksbill turtle / tortoiseshell; 玳瑁猫 (dài mào māo) — tortoiseshell cat; 玳筵 (dài yán) — sumptuous banquet.

How to Write 玳

The character 玳 (dài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

玳 is pronounced dài in Mandarin Chinese. It means tortoiseshell.

Common Words with 玳

玳瑁 dài mào

hawksbill turtle / tortoiseshell

玳瑁猫 dài mào māo

tortoiseshell cat

玳筵 dài yán

sumptuous banquet

Example Sentences

他戴着玳瑁眼镜。

tā dài zhe dài mào yǎn jìng

He is wearing tortoiseshell glasses.

我家养了一只玳瑁猫。

wǒ jiā yǎng le yī zhī dài mào māo

I have a tortoiseshell cat.

他们在参加玳筵。

tā men zài cān jiā dài yán

They are attending a grand banquet.

Similar Characters

玓 dì

玖 jiǔ

玗 yú

Practice Writing 玳 (dài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 玳

What does 玳 (dài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 玳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 玳 and 玓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 玳?

What common words use 玳?

How to Write 玳 (dài)