滇 (diān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 滇 (diān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滇 (diān) means "short name for Yunnan Province". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滇 stroke by stroke?

滇 has 13 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 滇 and 涪?

滇 (diān) and 涪 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 滇?

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 滇?

Common words containing 滇 include: 滇池 (diān chí) — Dianchi Lake; 滇菜 (diān cài) — Yunnan cuisine; 滇剧 (diān jù) — Dian Opera (Yunnan opera).

How to Write 滇

The character 滇 (diān) is written with 13 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

滇 is pronounced diān in Mandarin Chinese. It means short name for Yunnan Province.

Common Words with 滇

滇池 diān chí

Dianchi Lake

滇菜 diān cài

Yunnan cuisine

滇剧 diān jù

Dian Opera (Yunnan opera)

Example Sentences

滇池在云南省昆明市。

diān chí zài yún nán shěng kūn míng shì

Dianchi Lake is in Kunming, Yunnan Province.

滇菜的味道很有特色。

diān cài de wèi dào hěn yǒu tè sè

Yunnan cuisine has a very distinctive flavor.

滇剧是地方传统戏剧。

diān jù shì dì fāng chuán tǒng xì jù

Dian Opera is a local traditional opera.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滇

What does 滇 (diān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滇 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滇?

What common words use 滇?

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