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

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

The Chinese character 垫 (diàn) means "pad; cushion; to fill". with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垫 stroke by stroke?

垫 has 9 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 垫 and 圻?

垫 (diàn) and 圻 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 垫?

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 垫?

Common words containing 垫 include: 垫子 (diàn zi) — mat; cushion; pad; 床垫 (chuáng diàn) — mattress; 鞋垫 (xié diàn) — Insole.

How to Write 垫

The character 垫 (diàn) is written with 9 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

垫 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means pad; cushion; to fill.

Common Words with 垫

垫子 diàn zi

mat; cushion; pad

床垫 chuáng diàn

mattress

鞋垫 xié diàn

Insole

Example Sentences

椅子上有个垫子。

yǐ zi shàng yǒu gè diàn zi

There is a cushion on the chair.

这个床垫很舒服。

zhè ge chuáng diàn hěn shū fú

This mattress is very comfortable.

我买了一双鞋垫。

wǒ mǎi le yī shuāng xié diàn

I bought a pair of insoles.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垫

What does 垫 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垫 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垫?

What common words use 垫?

How to Write 垫 (diàn)