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

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

The Chinese character 阽 (diàn) means "to be in danger". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阽 stroke by stroke?

阽 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阽 and 邗?

阽 (diàn) and 邗 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 阽?

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

Q: What common words use 阽?

Common words containing 阽 include: 阽危 (diàn wēi) — in imminent danger; 阽死 (diàn sǐ) — on the verge of death; 阽险 (diàn xiǎn) — dangerous; in peril.

How to Write 阽

The character 阽 (diàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阽 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to be in danger.

Common Words with 阽

阽危 diàn wēi

in imminent danger

阽死 diàn sǐ

on the verge of death

阽险 diàn xiǎn

dangerous; in peril

Example Sentences

情况十分阽危。

qíng kuàng shí fēn diàn wēi

The situation is extremely precarious.

他处于阽死之地。

tā chǔ yú diàn sǐ zhī dì

He is in a state of mortal danger.

道路非常阽险。

dào lù fēi cháng diàn xiǎn

The road is very dangerous.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阽

What does 阽 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阽 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阽?

What common words use 阽?

How to Write 阽 (diàn)