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

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

The Chinese character 腆 (tiǎn) means "to stick out (one's chest or belly)". with 12 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 腆 stroke by stroke?

腆 has 12 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 腆 and 朔?

腆 (tiǎn) and 朔 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 腆?

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

Q: What common words use 腆?

Common words containing 腆 include: 腆着肚子 (tiǎn zhe dǔ zi) — to stick out one's belly; 腼腆 (miǎn tiǎn) — shy / bashful; 腆颜 (tiǎn yán) — brazenly; shamelessly; to have the face to.

How to Write 腆

The character 腆 (tiǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

腆 is pronounced tiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stick out (one's chest or belly).

Common Words with 腆

腆着肚子 tiǎn zhe dǔ zi

to stick out one's belly

腼腆 miǎn tiǎn

shy / bashful

腆颜 tiǎn yán

brazenly; shamelessly; to have the face to

Example Sentences

他腆着肚子走路。

tā tiǎn zhe dǔ zi zǒu lù

He walks with his belly sticking out.

这个孩子很腼腆。

zhè ge hái zi hěn miǎn tiǎn

This child is very shy and bashful.

他腆颜向人求助。

tā tiǎn yán xiàng rén qiú zhù

He shamelessly asked for help.

Similar Characters

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

朗 lǎng

Practice Writing 腆 (tiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腆

What does 腆 (tiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 腆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 腆 and 朔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 腆?

What common words use 腆?

How to Write 腆 (tiǎn)