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

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

The Chinese character 钿 (diàn) means "inlay / hair ornament". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钿 stroke by stroke?

钿 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钿 and 钍?

钿 (diàn) and 钍 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 钿?

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

Q: What common words use 钿?

Common words containing 钿 include: 螺钿 (luó diàn) — mother-of-pearl inlay; 宝钿 (bǎo diàn) — Jeweled hairpin or ornament.; 花钿 (huā diàn) — Flower-shaped hair ornament.

How to Write 钿

The character 钿 (diàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钿 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means inlay / hair ornament.

Common Words with 钿

螺钿 luó diàn

mother-of-pearl inlay

宝钿 bǎo diàn

Jeweled hairpin or ornament.

花钿 huā diàn

Flower-shaped hair ornament

Example Sentences

这里的螺钿很漂亮。

zhè lǐ de luó diàn hěn piào liàng

The mother-of-pearl inlay here is very beautiful.

她戴着一个宝钿。

tā dài zhe yí gè bǎo diàn

She wore a precious inlaid hair ornament.

这种花钿很古老。

zhè zhòng huā diàn hěn gǔ lǎo

This flower-shaped forehead ornament is very ancient.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钿 (diàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钿

What does 钿 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钿 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钿?

What common words use 钿?

How to Write 钿 (diàn)