簖 (duàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 簖 (duàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 簖 (duàn) means "bamboo fish trap". with 17 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 簖 stroke by stroke?

簖 has 17 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 簖 and 箴?

簖 (duàn) and 箴 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 簖?

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

Q: What common words use 簖?

Common words containing 簖 include: 蟹簖 (xiè duàn) — crab trap; 鱼簖 (yú duàn) — Bamboo fish weir; 簖口 (duàn kǒu) — opening of a fish trap.

How to Write 簖

The character 簖 (duàn) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

簖 is pronounced duàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means bamboo fish trap.

Common Words with 簖

蟹簖 xiè duàn

crab trap

鱼簖 yú duàn

Bamboo fish weir

簖口 duàn kǒu

opening of a fish trap

Example Sentences

湖里放了很多蟹簖。

hú lǐ fàng le hěn duō xiè duàn

Many crab traps were placed in the lake.

鱼儿跳过了鱼簖。

yú ér tiào guò le yú duàn

The fish jumped over the bamboo fish trap.

簖口处有很多小鱼。

duàn kǒu chù yǒu hěn duō xiǎo yú

There are many small fish at the opening of the trap.

Similar Characters

箴 zhēn

篁 huáng

篆 zhuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 簖

What does 簖 (duàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 簖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 簖 and 箴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 簖?

What common words use 簖?

How to Write 簖 (duàn)