填 (tián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 填 (tián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 填 (tián) means "to fill in". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 填 stroke by stroke?

填 has 13 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 填 and 埝?

填 (tián) and 埝 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 填?

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 填?

Common words containing 填 include: 填写 (tián xiě) — to fill out (a form); 填空 (tián kòng) — to fill in the blanks; 填满 (tián mǎn) — to fill up.

How to Write 填

The character 填 (tián) is written with 13 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

填 is pronounced tián in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fill in.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 填 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 填

填写 tián xiě

to fill out (a form)

填空 tián kòng

to fill in the blanks

填满 tián mǎn

to fill up

Example Sentences

请填写这张表。

qǐng tián xiě zhè zhāng biǎo

Please fill out this form.

这是一个填空题。

zhè shì yí gè tián kòng tí

This is a fill-in-the-blank question.

把杯子填满水。

bǎ bēi zi tián mǎn shuǐ

Fill the cup with water.

Similar Characters

埝 niàn

域 yù

埠 bù

Practice Writing 填 (tián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 填

What does 填 (tián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 填 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 填 and 埝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 填?

What common words use 填?

How to Write 填 (tián)