墩 (dūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 墩 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 墩 (dūn) means "block". with 15 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 墩 stroke by stroke?

墩 has 15 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 墩 and 塌?

墩 (dūn) and 塌 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 墩?

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

Q: What common words use 墩?

Common words containing 墩 include: 石墩 (shí dūn) — stone block; 桥墩 (qiáo dūn) — Bridge pier; 土墩 (tǔ dūn) — Mound; hillock.

How to Write 墩

The character 墩 (dūn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

墩 is pronounced dūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means block.

Common Words with 墩

石墩 shí dūn

stone block

桥墩 qiáo dūn

Bridge pier

土墩 tǔ dūn

Mound; hillock

Example Sentences

门口有两个石墩。

mén kǒu yǒu liǎng gè shí dūn

There are two stone blocks at the entrance.

这座桥的桥墩很稳。

zhè zuò qiáo de qiáo dūn hěn wěn

The piers of this bridge are very stable.

路上有一个小土墩。

lù shàng yǒu yí gè xiǎo tǔ dūn

There is a small mound on the road.

Similar Characters

塌 tā

塍 chéng

塑 sù

Practice Writing 墩 (dūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 墩

What does 墩 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 墩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 墩 and 塌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 墩?

What common words use 墩?

How to Write 墩 (dūn)