How to Write 掂
The character 掂 (diān) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
掂 is pronounced diān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to weigh in the hand.
Common Words with 掂
掂量
diān liáng
to weigh in the hand; to estimate
掂掂
diān diān
to weigh something in one's hand
掂掇
diān duō
to weigh up; to consider
Example Sentences
你掂量一下重量。
nǐ diān liáng yī xià zhòng liàng
Feel the weight of it.
拿在手里掂掂。
ná zài shǒu lǐ diān diān
Hold it in your hand to feel its weight.
凡事要掂掇一下。
fán shì yào diān duō yī xià
One should weigh things up in everything.
Practice Writing 掂 (diān)
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