沌 (dùn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 沌 (dùn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沌 (dùn) means "chaotic; turbid". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沌 stroke by stroke?

沌 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沌 and 㳄?

沌 (dùn) and 㳄 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 沌?

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

Q: What common words use 沌?

Common words containing 沌 include: 混沌 (hùn dùn) — chaos; primeval state of the universe; 混沌面 (hùn dùn miàn) — wonton noodles; 混沌理论 (hùn dùn lǐ lùn) — chaos theory.

How to Write 沌

The character 沌 (dùn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沌 is pronounced dùn in Mandarin Chinese. It means chaotic; turbid.

Common Words with 沌

混沌 hùn dùn

chaos; primeval state of the universe

混沌面 hùn dùn miàn

wonton noodles

混沌理论 hùn dùn lǐ lùn

chaos theory

Example Sentences

世界开始时是混沌的。

shì jiè kāi shǐ shí shì hùn dùn de

The world was chaotic at its beginning.

我想吃一碗混沌面。

wǒ xiǎng chī yī wǎn hùn dùn miàn

I want to eat a bowl of wonton noodles.

他在研究混沌理论。

tā zài yán jiū hùn dùn lǐ lùn

He is studying chaos theory.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沌

What does 沌 (dùn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沌 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沌?

What common words use 沌?

How to Write 沌 (dùn)