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

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

The Chinese character 碘 (diǎn) means "Iodine". with 13 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碘 stroke by stroke?

碘 has 13 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碘 and 砦?

碘 (diǎn) and 砦 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 碘?

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

Q: What common words use 碘?

Common words containing 碘 include: 碘酒 (diǎn jiǔ) — Iodine solution; 碘盐 (diǎn yán) — Iodized salt; 补碘 (bǔ diǎn) — Iodine supplement.

How to Write 碘

The character 碘 (diǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

碘 is pronounced diǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Iodine.

Common Words with 碘

碘酒 diǎn jiǔ

Iodine solution

碘盐 diǎn yán

Iodized salt

补碘 bǔ diǎn

Iodine supplement

Example Sentences

伤口上要涂点碘酒。

shāng kǒu shàng yào tú diǎn diǎn jiǔ

Apply some iodine to the wound.

我们家一直吃碘盐。

wǒ men jiā yì zhí chī diǎn yán

Our family always uses iodized salt.

身体需要适量补碘。

shēn tǐ xū yào shì liàng bǔ diǎn

The body needs an appropriate amount of iodine supplement.

Similar Characters

砦 zhài

硅 guī

硇 náo

Practice Writing 碘 (diǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碘

What does 碘 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碘 and 砦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碘?

What common words use 碘?

How to Write 碘 (diǎn)