丹 (dān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 丹 (dān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 丹 (dān) means "red; vermilion; pellet; pill". with 4 strokes and the radical 丿.

Q: How do you write 丹 stroke by stroke?

丹 has 4 strokes. The radical is 丿. 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 丹 and 乂?

丹 (dān) and 乂 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 丹?

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

Q: What common words use 丹?

Common words containing 丹 include: 牡丹 (mǔ dān) — peony; 丹麦 (dān mài) — Denmark; 丹心 (dān xīn) — loyal heart; sincerity.

How to Write 丹

The character 丹 (dān) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丿 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

丹 is pronounced dān in Mandarin Chinese. It means red; vermilion; pellet; pill.

Common Words with 丹

牡丹 mǔ dān

peony

丹麦 dān mài

Denmark

丹心 dān xīn

loyal heart; sincerity

Example Sentences

公园里的牡丹花开了。

gōng yuán lǐ de mǔ dān huā kāi le

The peonies in the park are in bloom.

他明年要去丹麦旅游。

tā míng nián yào qù dān mài lǚ yóu

He is going to travel to Denmark next year.

他有一颗爱国的丹心。

tā yǒu yī kē ài guó de dān xīn

He has a patriotic heart.

Similar Characters

乂 yì

乃 nǎi

久 jiǔ

Practice Writing 丹 (dān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 丹

What does 丹 (dān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 丹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 丹 and 乂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 丹?

What common words use 丹?

How to Write 丹 (dān)