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

Q: What does 澹 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 澹 (dàn) means "Quiet / Tranquil". with 16 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 澹 stroke by stroke?

澹 has 16 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 澹 and 滕?

澹 (dàn) and 滕 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 澹?

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 澹?

Common words containing 澹 include: 澹泊 (dàn pō) — Living a simple life / Indifferent to fame and fortune; 澹然 (dàn rán) — Calmly / Indifferently; 恬澹 (tián dàn) — quiet and indifferent.

How to Write 澹

The character 澹 (dàn) is written with 16 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

澹 is pronounced dàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Quiet / Tranquil.

Common Words with 澹

澹泊 dàn pō

Living a simple life / Indifferent to fame and fortune

澹然 dàn rán

Calmly / Indifferently

恬澹 tián dàn

quiet and indifferent

Example Sentences

他生活很澹泊。

tā shēng huó hěn dàn pō

He lives a simple and quiet life.

他澹然一笑。

tā dàn rán yī xiào

He gave a calm smile.

心境恬澹。

xīn jìng tián dàn

A peaceful and indifferent state of mind.

Similar Characters

滕 téng

滴 dī

滹 hū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 澹

What does 澹 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 澹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 澹 and 滕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 澹?

What common words use 澹?

How to Write 澹 (dàn)