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

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

The Chinese character 玷 (diàn) means "flaw / blemish". with 9 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 玷 stroke by stroke?

玷 has 9 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 玷 and 玓?

玷 (diàn) and 玓 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 玷?

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

Q: What common words use 玷?

Common words containing 玷 include: 玷污 (diàn wū) — to stain / to tarnish; 玷辱 (diàn rǔ) — to disgrace / to dishonor; 瑕玷 (xiá diàn) — Flaw; blemish; defect..

How to Write 玷

The character 玷 (diàn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

玷 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means flaw / blemish.

Common Words with 玷

玷污 diàn wū

to stain / to tarnish

玷辱 diàn rǔ

to disgrace / to dishonor

瑕玷 xiá diàn

Flaw; blemish; defect.

Example Sentences

别玷污了白衬衫。

bié diàn wū le bái chèn shān

Don't stain the white shirt.

这是一种玷辱。

zhè shì yī zhǒng diàn rǔ

This is a type of disgrace.

这块玉没有瑕玷。

zhè kuài yù méi yǒu xiá diàn

This jade has no flaws.

Similar Characters

玓 dì

玖 jiǔ

玗 yú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 玷

What does 玷 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 玷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 玷 and 玓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 玷?

What common words use 玷?

How to Write 玷 (diàn)