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

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

The Chinese character 淀 (diàn) means "Starch / sediment". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淀 stroke by stroke?

淀 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淀 and 洁?

淀 (diàn) and 洁 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 淀?

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

Q: What common words use 淀?

Common words containing 淀 include: 淀粉 (diàn fěn) — Starch; 沉淀 (chén diàn) — sediment; to settle (as sediment); 海淀 (hǎi diàn) — Haidian (a district in Beijing).

How to Write 淀

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

淀 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Starch / sediment.

Common Words with 淀

淀粉 diàn fěn

Starch

沉淀 chén diàn

sediment; to settle (as sediment)

海淀 hǎi diàn

Haidian (a district in Beijing)

Example Sentences

土豆里含有大量淀粉。

tǔ dòu lǐ hán yǒu dà liàng diàn fěn

Potatoes contain a large amount of starch.

杯底有一些白色沉淀。

bēi dǐ yǒu yī xiē bái sè chén diàn

There is some white sediment at the bottom of the cup.

他在北京海淀区工作。

tā zài běi jīng hǎi diàn qū gōng zuò

He works in Haidian District, Beijing.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淀

What does 淀 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淀 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淀?

What common words use 淀?

How to Write 淀 (diàn)