坫 (diàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坫 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坫 (diàn) means "stand / pedestal". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坫 stroke by stroke?

坫 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坫 and 在?

坫 (diàn) and 在 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 坫?

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

Q: What common words use 坫?

Common words containing 坫 include: 坫台 (diàn tái) — stand / pedestal; 反坫 (fǎn diàn) — Fandian (ancient ritual stand for cups); 土坫 (tǔ diàn) — Earthen stand; pedestal.

How to Write 坫

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

坫 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means stand / pedestal.

Common Words with 坫

坫台 diàn tái

stand / pedestal

反坫 fǎn diàn

Fandian (ancient ritual stand for cups)

土坫 tǔ diàn

Earthen stand; pedestal

Example Sentences

坫台上放着一个杯子。

diàn tái shàng fàng zhe yí gè bēi zi

There is a cup on the stand.

这是古代的反坫建筑。

zhè shì gǔ dài de fǎn diàn jiàn zhù

This is an ancient ritual cup stand structure.

他在院子里筑了一个土坫。

tā zài yuàn zi lǐ zhù le yí gè tǔ diàn

He built an earthen platform in the yard.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坫

What does 坫 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坫 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坫?

What common words use 坫?

How to Write 坫 (diàn)