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

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

The Chinese character 踮 (diǎn) means "to stand on tiptoe". with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踮 stroke by stroke?

踮 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踮 and 䠀?

踮 (diǎn) and 䠀 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 踮?

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

Q: What common words use 踮?

Common words containing 踮 include: 踮脚 (diǎn jiǎo) — to stand on tiptoe; 踮起 (diǎn qǐ) — to lift up (heels) to stand on tiptoe; 踮着 (diǎn zhe) — standing on tiptoe.

How to Write 踮

The character 踮 (diǎn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

踮 is pronounced diǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stand on tiptoe.

Common Words with 踮

踮脚 diǎn jiǎo

to stand on tiptoe

踮起 diǎn qǐ

to lift up (heels) to stand on tiptoe

踮着 diǎn zhe

standing on tiptoe

Example Sentences

她踮脚看窗外。

tā diǎn jiǎo kàn chuāng wài

She stood on tiptoe to look out the window.

踮起脚尖跳舞。

diǎn qǐ jiǎo jiān tiào wǔ

Dancing on tiptoe.

他踮着脚走路。

tā diǎn zhe jiǎo zǒu lù

He walked on tiptoe.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踮 (diǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踮

What does 踮 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踮 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踮?

What common words use 踮?

How to Write 踮 (diǎn)