盹 (dǔn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 盹 (dǔn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 盹 (dǔn) means "nap / doze". with 9 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 盹 stroke by stroke?

盹 has 9 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 盹 and 盯?

盹 (dǔn) and 盯 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 盹?

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

Q: What common words use 盹?

Common words containing 盹 include: 打盹 (dǎ dǔn) — to doze off; to nap; 盹儿 (dǔn er) — nap / short sleep; 眯一盹 (mī yī dǔn) — take a nap.

How to Write 盹

The character 盹 (dǔn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

盹 is pronounced dǔn in Mandarin Chinese. It means nap / doze.

Common Words with 盹

打盹 dǎ dǔn

to doze off; to nap

盹儿 dǔn er

nap / short sleep

眯一盹 mī yī dǔn

take a nap

Example Sentences

他在沙发上打盹。

tā zài shā fā shàng dǎ dǔn

He is napping on the sofa.

我想打个盹儿。

wǒ xiǎng dǎ gè dǔn er

I want to take a nap.

累了就去眯一盹吧。

lèi le jiù qù mī yī dǔn ba

If you're tired, go take a nap.

Similar Characters

盯 dīng

盱 xū

盲 máng

Practice Writing 盹 (dǔn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 盹

What does 盹 (dǔn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 盹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 盹 and 盯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 盹?

What common words use 盹?

How to Write 盹 (dǔn)