殄 (tiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 殄 (tiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殄 (tiǎn) means "to exterminate; to destroy". with 9 strokes and the radical 歹.

Q: How do you write 殄 stroke by stroke?

殄 has 9 strokes. The radical is 歹. 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 殄 and 歼?

殄 (tiǎn) and 歼 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 殄?

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

Q: What common words use 殄?

Common words containing 殄 include: 暴殄天物 (bào tiǎn tiān wù) — to waste things recklessly; to waste natural resources; 殄灭 (tiǎn miè) — to annihilate; to exterminate; 殄尽 (tiǎn jǐn) — to completely destroy.

How to Write 殄

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

殄 is pronounced tiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to exterminate; to destroy.

Common Words with 殄

暴殄天物 bào tiǎn tiān wù

to waste things recklessly; to waste natural resources

殄灭 tiǎn miè

to annihilate; to exterminate

殄尽 tiǎn jǐn

to completely destroy

Example Sentences

浪费食物是暴殄天物。

làng fèi shí wù shì bào tiǎn tiān wù

Wasting food is a reckless waste of resources.

害虫被全部殄灭。

hài chóng bèi quán bù tiǎn miè

The pests were completely exterminated.

资源快被殄尽了。

zī yuán kuài bèi tiǎn jǐn le

The resources are nearly wiped out.

Similar Characters

歼 jiān

殁 mò

殂 cú

Practice Writing 殄 (tiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殄

What does 殄 (tiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殄 and 歼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殄?

What common words use 殄?

How to Write 殄 (tiǎn)