掭 (tiàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 掭 (tiàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掭 (tiàn) means "to dip (a brush in ink); to touch up". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掭 stroke by stroke?

掭 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 掭 and 拜?

掭 (tiàn) and 拜 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 掭?

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

Q: What common words use 掭?

Common words containing 掭 include: 掭笔 (tiàn bǐ) — to dip or smooth a brush in ink; 掭墨 (tiàn mò) — to dip a brush in ink; 掭一下 (tiàn yī xià) — to dip slightly; to touch up once.

How to Write 掭

The character 掭 (tiàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

掭 is pronounced tiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to dip (a brush in ink); to touch up.

Common Words with 掭

掭笔 tiàn bǐ

to dip or smooth a brush in ink

掭墨 tiàn mò

to dip a brush in ink

掭一下 tiàn yī xià

to dip slightly; to touch up once

Example Sentences

他在掭笔写字。

tā zài tiàn bǐ xiě zì

He is dipping the brush in ink to write.

请掭一点儿墨。

qǐng tiàn yì diǎn ér mò

Please dip the brush in a little ink.

笔尖要掭一下。

bǐ jiān yào tiàn yī xià

The brush tip needs to be smoothed with ink.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 掭 (tiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掭

What does 掭 (tiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掭 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掭?

What common words use 掭?

How to Write 掭 (tiàn)