貂 (diāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 貂 (diāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 貂 (diāo) means "Mink / Sable". with 12 strokes and the radical 豸.

Q: How do you write 貂 stroke by stroke?

貂 has 12 strokes. The radical is 豸. 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 貂 and 豹?

貂 (diāo) and 豹 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 貂?

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

Q: What common words use 貂?

Common words containing 貂 include: 貂皮 (diāo pí) — Mink fur; 貂蝉 (diāo chán) — Diaochan (a legendary beauty); 貂绒 (diāo róng) — mink velvet.

How to Write 貂

The character 貂 (diāo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豸 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

貂 is pronounced diāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mink / Sable.

Common Words with 貂

貂皮 diāo pí

Mink fur

貂蝉 diāo chán

Diaochan (a legendary beauty)

貂绒 diāo róng

mink velvet

Example Sentences

她穿着貂皮大衣。

tā chuān zhe diāo pí dà yī

She is wearing a mink coat.

貂蝉很漂亮。

diāo chán hěn piào liàng

Diaochan is very beautiful.

这件毛衣是貂绒的。

zhè jiàn máo yī shì diāo róng de

This sweater is made of mink wool.

Similar Characters

豹 bào

豺 chái

豻 àn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 貂

What does 貂 (diāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 貂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 貂 and 豹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 貂?

What common words use 貂?

How to Write 貂 (diāo)