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

Q: What does 萏 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萏 (dàn) means "lotus bud". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萏 stroke by stroke?

萏 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 萏 and 兹?

萏 (dàn) and 兹 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 萏?

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

Q: What common words use 萏?

Common words containing 萏 include: 菡萏 (hàn dàn) — Lotus flower; 萏萏 (dàn dàn) — blooming; flourishing; 菡萏香 (hàn dàn xiāng) — Lotus fragrance.

How to Write 萏

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

萏 is pronounced dàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means lotus bud.

Common Words with 萏

菡萏 hàn dàn

Lotus flower

萏萏 dàn dàn

blooming; flourishing

菡萏香 hàn dàn xiāng

Lotus fragrance

Example Sentences

荷花又叫菡萏。

hé huā yòu jiào hàn dàn

The lotus flower is also called Handan.

池塘里萏萏盛开。

chí táng lǐ dàn dàn shèng kāi

The lotus flowers are in full bloom in the pond.

菡萏香气扑鼻。

hàn dàn xiāng qì pū bí

The fragrance of the lotus is refreshing.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萏

What does 萏 (dàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萏 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萏?

What common words use 萏?

How to Write 萏 (dàn)