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

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

The Chinese character 缎 (duàn) means "satin". with 12 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缎 stroke by stroke?

缎 has 12 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缎 and 绠?

缎 (duàn) and 绠 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 缎?

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

Q: What common words use 缎?

Common words containing 缎 include: 绸缎 (chóu duàn) — silks and satins; 缎子 (duàn zi) — satin; 缎带 (duàn dài) — satin ribbon.

How to Write 缎

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

缎 is pronounced duàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means satin.

Common Words with 缎

绸缎 chóu duàn

silks and satins

缎子 duàn zi

satin

缎带 duàn dài

satin ribbon

Example Sentences

这种绸缎手感很好。

zhè zhǒng chóu duàn shǒu gǎn hěn hǎo

This silk satin feels very good.

这件旗袍是缎子做的。

zhè jiàn qí páo shì duàn zi zuò de

This cheongsam is made of satin.

礼盒上系着红缎带。

lǐ hé shàng xì zhe hóng duàn dài

A red satin ribbon is tied on the gift box.

Similar Characters

绠 gěng

绡 xiāo

绢 juàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缎

What does 缎 (duàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缎 and 绠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缎?

What common words use 缎?

How to Write 缎 (duàn)