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

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

The Chinese character 靛 (diàn) means "Indigo". with 16 strokes and the radical 青.

Q: How do you write 靛 stroke by stroke?

靛 has 16 strokes. The radical is 青. 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 靛 and 静?

靛 (diàn) and 静 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 靛?

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

Q: What common words use 靛?

Common words containing 靛 include: 靛蓝 (diàn lán) — Indigo blue; 靛青 (diàn qīng) — Indigo; 靛色 (diàn sè) — Indigo color.

How to Write 靛

The character 靛 (diàn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 青 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

靛 is pronounced diàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Indigo.

Common Words with 靛

靛蓝 diàn lán

Indigo blue

靛青 diàn qīng

Indigo

靛色 diàn sè

Indigo color

Example Sentences

我买了一件靛蓝衣服。

wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn diàn lán yī fú

I bought an indigo garment.

这种颜色叫靛青。

zhè zhǒng yán sè jiào diàn qīng

This color is called indigo.

靛色是彩虹的一种。

diàn sè shì cǎi hóng de yī zhǒng

Indigo is one of the colors of the rainbow.

Similar Characters

静 jìng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 靛

What does 靛 (diàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 靛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 靛 and 静?

What mistakes do learners make writing 靛?

What common words use 靛?

How to Write 靛 (diàn)