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

Q: What does 礅 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 礅 (dūn) means "stone block; pier". with 17 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 礅 stroke by stroke?

礅 has 17 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 礅 and 碾?

礅 (dūn) and 碾 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 礅?

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

Q: What common words use 礅?

Common words containing 礅 include: 石礅 (shí dūn) — stone pedestal; 桥礅 (qiáo dūn) — Bridge pier; 礅子 (dūn zi) — stone block; stone seat.

How to Write 礅

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

礅 is pronounced dūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means stone block; pier.

Common Words with 礅

石礅 shí dūn

stone pedestal

桥礅 qiáo dūn

Bridge pier

礅子 dūn zi

stone block; stone seat

Example Sentences

大门口有两个石礅。

dà mén kǒu yǒu liǎng gè shí dūn

There are two stone blocks at the entrance.

这个桥礅非常结实。

zhè ge qiáo dūn fēi cháng jiē shí

This bridge pier is very sturdy.

他坐在礅子上休息。

tā zuò zài dūn zi shàng xiū xī

He is resting on a stone block.

Similar Characters

碾 niǎn

磅 bàng

磉 sǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 礅

What does 礅 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 礅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 礅 and 碾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 礅?

What common words use 礅?

How to Write 礅 (dūn)