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

Q: What does 聃 (dān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 聃 (dān) means "Dan (often referring to Lao Dan, or Laozi)". with 11 strokes and the radical 耳.

Q: How do you write 聃 stroke by stroke?

聃 has 11 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 聃 and 耷?

聃 (dān) and 耷 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 聃?

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 聃?

Common words containing 聃 include: 老聃 (lǎo dān) — Lao Dan (another name for Laozi).; 聃耳 (dān ěr) — long ears (symbol of wisdom or longevity); 姓聃 (xìng dān) — Surname Dan.

How to Write 聃

The character 聃 (dān) is written with 11 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

聃 is pronounced dān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dan (often referring to Lao Dan, or Laozi).

Common Words with 聃

老聃 lǎo dān

Lao Dan (another name for Laozi).

聃耳 dān ěr

long ears (symbol of wisdom or longevity)

姓聃 xìng dān

Surname Dan

Example Sentences

老聃是老子的名字。

lǎo dān shì lǎo zi de míng zì

Lao Dan is the name of Laozi.

他的耳朵是聃耳。

tā de ěr duǒ shì dān ěr

He has long, drooping ears.

这个人姓聃。

zhè ge rén xìng dān

This person's surname is Dan.

Similar Characters

耷 dā

耸 sǒng

耻 chǐ

Practice Writing 聃 (dān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 聃

What does 聃 (dān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 聃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 聃 and 耷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 聃?

What common words use 聃?

How to Write 聃 (dān)