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

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

The Chinese character 癫 (diān) means "insane; crazy; epilepsy". with 21 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 癫 stroke by stroke?

癫 has 21 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 癫 and 癣?

癫 (diān) and 癣 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 癫?

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

Q: What common words use 癫?

Common words containing 癫 include: 癫痫 (diān xián) — epilepsy; 疯癫 (fēng diān) — insane; 癫狂 (diān kuáng) — frantic; mad; insane.

How to Write 癫

The character 癫 (diān) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

癫 is pronounced diān in Mandarin Chinese. It means insane; crazy; epilepsy.

Common Words with 癫

癫痫 diān xián

epilepsy

疯癫 fēng diān

insane

癫狂 diān kuáng

frantic; mad; insane

Example Sentences

他突发癫痫。

tā tū fā diān xián

He had a sudden seizure.

他的样子很疯癫。

tā de yàng zi hěn fēng diān

He looks very crazy.

这种行为太癫狂。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi tài diān kuáng

This behavior is too frantic.

Similar Characters

癣 xuǎn

癯 qú

Practice Writing 癫 (diān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 癫

What does 癫 (diān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 癫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 癫 and 癣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 癫?

What common words use 癫?

How to Write 癫 (diān)