惮 (dàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 惮 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惮 (dàn) means "to fear". with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惮 stroke by stroke?

惮 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惮 and 恂?

惮 (dàn) and 恂 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 惮?

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

Q: What common words use 惮?

Common words containing 惮 include: 忌惮 (jì dàn) — to fear; to dread; 肆无忌惮 (sì wú jì dàn) — unbridled; brazen; without any scruples; 不惮 (bù dàn) — not fear; not hesitate.

How to Write 惮

The character 惮 (dàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

惮 is pronounced dàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fear.

Common Words with 惮

忌惮 jì dàn

to fear; to dread

肆无忌惮 sì wú jì dàn

unbridled; brazen; without any scruples

不惮 bù dàn

not fear; not hesitate

Example Sentences

没什么好忌惮的。

méi shén me hǎo jì dàn de

There is nothing to fear.

他做事肆无忌惮。

tā zuò shì sì wú jì dàn

He acts unscrupulously and without restraint.

我们不惮辛苦。

wǒ men bù dàn xīn kǔ

We do not fear hard work.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惮

What does 惮 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惮 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惮?

What common words use 惮?

How to Write 惮 (dàn)