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

Q: What does 耽 (dān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 耽 (dān) means "delay; indulge in". with 10 strokes and the radical 耳.

Q: How do you write 耽 stroke by stroke?

耽 has 10 strokes. The radical is 耳. 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 耽 and 耵?

耽 (dān) and 耵 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 耽?

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

Q: What common words use 耽?

Common words containing 耽 include: 耽误 (dān wù) — to delay; to hold up; 耽搁 (dān gē) — to delay; to stop over; 耽于 (dān yú) — to indulge in; to be addicted to.

How to Write 耽

The character 耽 (dān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

耽 is pronounced dān in Mandarin Chinese. It means delay; indulge in.

Common Words with 耽

耽误 dān wù

to delay; to hold up

耽搁 dān gē

to delay; to stop over

耽于 dān yú

to indulge in; to be addicted to

Example Sentences

别耽误了学习。

bié dān wù le xué xí

Don't neglect your studies.

路上耽搁了十分钟。

lù shàng dān gē le shí fēn zhōng

I was delayed for ten minutes on the way.

他耽于幻想。

tā dān yú huàn xiǎng

He indulges in fantasies.

Similar Characters

耵 dīng

耶 yē

耷 dā

Practice Writing 耽 (dān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耽

What does 耽 (dān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耽 and 耵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耽?

What common words use 耽?

How to Write 耽 (dān)