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

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

The Chinese character 殿 (diàn) means "Palace; hall; the rear of an army.". with 13 strokes and the radical 殳.

Q: How do you write 殿 stroke by stroke?

殿 has 13 strokes. The radical is 殳. 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 殿 and 殸?

殿 (diàn) and 殸 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 殿?

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

Q: What common words use 殿?

Common words containing 殿 include: 宫殿 (gōng diàn) — Palace; 殿军 (diàn jūn) — Last place in a competition; rearguard.; 大殿 (dà diàn) — Main hall.

How to Write 殿

The character 殿 (diàn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 殳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殿 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Palace; hall; the rear of an army..

Common Words with 殿

宫殿 gōng diàn

Palace

殿军 diàn jūn

Last place in a competition; rearguard.

大殿 dà diàn

Main hall

Example Sentences

这座宫殿很漂亮。

zhè zuò gōng diàn hěn piào liàng

This palace is very beautiful.

他获得了比赛殿军。

tā huò dé le bǐ sài diàn jūn

He finished fourth in the competition.

我们走进了大殿。

wǒ men zǒu jìn le dà diàn

We entered the main hall.

Similar Characters

殸 qìng

殹 yì

殽 xiáo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殿

What does 殿 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殿 and 殸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殿?

What common words use 殿?

How to Write 殿 (diàn)