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

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

The Chinese character 扂 (diàn) means "Door latch; door bar.". with 9 strokes and the radical 户.

Q: How do you write 扂 stroke by stroke?

扂 has 9 strokes. The radical is 户. 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 扂 and 戽?

扂 (diàn) and 戽 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 扂?

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

Q: What common words use 扂?

Common words containing 扂 include: 扂子 (diàn zi) — Door latch; door bar.; 扂楔 (diàn xiē) — Door wedge; door stop.; 关扂 (guān diàn) — To bolt a door.

How to Write 扂

The character 扂 (diàn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 户 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

扂 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Door latch; door bar..

Common Words with 扂

扂子 diàn zi

Door latch; door bar.

扂楔 diàn xiē

Door wedge; door stop.

关扂 guān diàn

To bolt a door

Example Sentences

他关上了门扂子。

tā guān shàng le mén diàn zi

He closed the door latch.

门上有一个扂楔。

mén shàng yǒu yí gè diàn xiē

There is a door wedge on the door.

他用力关扂。

tā yòng lì guān diàn

He closed the door latch forcefully.

Similar Characters

戽 hù

戾 lì

房 fáng

Practice Writing 扂 (diàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扂

What does 扂 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扂 and 戽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扂?

What common words use 扂?

How to Write 扂 (diàn)