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

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

The Chinese character 惦 (diàn) means "to think of; to keep in mind". with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惦 stroke by stroke?

惦 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惦 and 恂?

惦 (diàn) and 恂 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 惦?

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

Q: What common words use 惦?

Common words containing 惦 include: 惦记 (diàn jì) — to remember with concern; 惦念 (diàn niàn) — to worry about; to keep thinking about; 挂惦 (guà diàn) — to miss; to be concerned about.

How to Write 惦

The character 惦 (diàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

惦 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to think of; to keep in mind.

Common Words with 惦

惦记 diàn jì

to remember with concern

惦念 diàn niàn

to worry about; to keep thinking about

挂惦 guà diàn

to miss; to be concerned about

Example Sentences

妈妈很惦记你。

mā mā hěn diàn jì nǐ

Mom is thinking of you.

我一直惦念着家乡。

wǒ yì zhí diàn niàn zhe jiā xiāng

I have always been thinking of my hometown.

别让家人挂惦。

bié ràng jiā rén guà diàn

Don't make your family worry about you.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惦

What does 惦 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惦 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惦?

What common words use 惦?

How to Write 惦 (diàn)