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

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

The Chinese character 恬 (tián) means "calm". with 9 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 恬 stroke by stroke?

恬 has 9 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 恬 and 忡?

恬 (tián) and 忡 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 恬?

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

Q: What common words use 恬?

Common words containing 恬 include: 恬静 (tián jìng) — peaceful; 恬淡 (tián dàn) — indifferent to fame; 恬不知耻 (tián bù zhī chǐ) — shameless.

How to Write 恬

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

恬 is pronounced tián in Mandarin Chinese. It means calm.

Common Words with 恬

恬静 tián jìng

peaceful

恬淡 tián dàn

indifferent to fame

恬不知耻 tián bù zhī chǐ

shameless

Example Sentences

这里的环境很恬静。

zhè lǐ de huán jìng hěn tián jìng

The environment here is very quiet and peaceful.

他过着恬淡的生活。

tā guò zhe tián dàn de shēng huó

He lives a quiet and simple life.

这个人恬不知耻。

zhè ge rén tián bù zhī chǐ

This person is completely shameless.

Similar Characters

忡 chōng

忤 wǔ

忧 yōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恬

What does 恬 (tián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恬 and 忡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恬?

What common words use 恬?

How to Write 恬 (tián)