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

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

The Chinese character 阗 (tián) means "full; booming sound". with 13 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阗 stroke by stroke?

阗 has 13 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阗 and 閦?

阗 (tián) and 閦 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 阗?

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

Q: What common words use 阗?

Common words containing 阗 include: 喧阗 (xuān tián) — noisy and bustling; 阗然 (tián rán) — booming; full; 阗满 (tián mǎn) — filled to capacity.

How to Write 阗

The character 阗 (tián) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阗 is pronounced tián in Mandarin Chinese. It means full; booming sound.

Common Words with 阗

喧阗 xuān tián

noisy and bustling

阗然 tián rán

booming; full

阗满 tián mǎn

filled to capacity

Example Sentences

门外锣鼓喧阗。

mén wài luó gǔ xuān tián

Gongs and drums are sounding loudly outside.

室内阗然无声。

shì nèi tián rán wú shēng

The room was completely silent.

宾客阗满。

bīn kè tián mǎn

The place is packed with guests.

Similar Characters

閦 chù

阇 dū

阈 yù

Practice Writing 阗 (tián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阗

What does 阗 (tián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阗 and 閦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阗?

What common words use 阗?

How to Write 阗 (tián)