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

Q: What does 淡 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 淡 (dàn) means "Light, bland, or weak". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淡 stroke by stroke?

淡 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淡 and 洁?

淡 (dàn) and 洁 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 淡?

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

Q: What common words use 淡?

Common words containing 淡 include: 淡水 (dàn shuǐ) — Freshwater; 清淡 (qīng dàn) — light (flavor); bland; 淡季 (dàn jì) — Off-season.

How to Write 淡

The character 淡 (dàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

淡 is pronounced dàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Light, bland, or weak.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 淡 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 淡

淡水 dàn shuǐ

Freshwater

清淡 qīng dàn

light (flavor); bland

淡季 dàn jì

Off-season

Example Sentences

这种鱼生活在淡水里。

zhè zhǒng yú shēng huó zài dàn shuǐ lǐ

This kind of fish lives in freshwater.

晚饭吃得很清淡。

wǎn fàn chī dé hěn qīng dàn

Dinner was very light.

现在是旅游淡季。

xiàn zài shì lǚ yóu dàn jì

It is now the off-peak tourist season.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 淡 (dàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淡

What does 淡 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淡 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淡?

What common words use 淡?

How to Write 淡 (dàn)