典 (diǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 典 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 典 (diǎn) means "Standard; ceremony; dictionary". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 典 stroke by stroke?

典 has 8 strokes. The radical is 八. 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 典 and 㒸?

典 (diǎn) and 㒸 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 典?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 典?

Common words containing 典 include: 字典 (zì diǎn) — dictionary; 经典 (jīng diǎn) — Classic or classical; 词典 (cí diǎn) — Dictionary.

How to Write 典

The character 典 (diǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 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

典 is pronounced diǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Standard; ceremony; dictionary.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 典 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 典

字典 zì diǎn

dictionary

经典 jīng diǎn

Classic or classical

词典 cí diǎn

Dictionary

Example Sentences

我有一本字典。

wǒ yǒu yī běn zì diǎn

I have a dictionary.

这本书很经典。

zhè běn shū hěn jīng diǎn

This book is a classic.

请查一下词典。

qǐng chá yī xià cí diǎn

Please check the dictionary.

Similar Characters

㒸 suì

共 gòng

兵 bīng

Practice Writing 典 (diǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 典

What does 典 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 典 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 典 and 㒸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 典?

What common words use 典?

How to Write 典 (diǎn)