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蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蛋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

蛋 Stroke Order — How to Write 蛋

Stroke Order

蛋 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 虫, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

蛋 Radical and Character Components

Components:疋虫

蛋 is a phono-semantic compound: 虫 (insect) carries the meaning, while 延 indicates the sound.

Radical: 虫 + 5 more strokes

蛋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • dàn

Meanings of 蛋 in Chinese

1

dàn蛋

An egg, specifically the hard-shelled reproductive body laid by birds, reptiles, or insects.
妈妈每天早上都会煮一个鸡蛋给我吃。
Mom cooks an egg for me every morning.
Egg-shaped, referring to a round or oval part, often used endearingly.
宝宝的脸蛋儿圆圆的，很可爱。
The baby's cheeks are round and very cute.

Common Words and Phrases with 蛋

1
dàn蛋bái白
egg white; protein
这种面食富含植物蛋白，是素食者的好选择。
This pasta is rich in plant protein, making it a good choice for vegetarians.
2
dàn蛋bái白zhì质
Proteins are large, complex molecules composed of amino acids, essential for the structure and function of all living cells.
鸡蛋富含优质蛋白质，对人体健康非常有益。
Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, which is very beneficial for human health.
3
dàn蛋fěn粉
Egg powder; powdered egg
在烘焙蛋糕时，加入适量的蛋粉可以增加其营养价值。
When baking cakes, adding an appropriate amount of egg powder can increase their nutritional value.
4
dàn蛋gāo糕
A sweet baked dessert often made from flour, eggs, sugar, and fat.
我妹妹生日那天，我们给她买了一个大大的巧克力蛋糕。
On my sister's birthday, we bought her a big chocolate cake.
5
dàn蛋gēng羹
steamed egg custard
我妈妈做的蛋羹又滑又嫩，是我的最爱。
My mom's steamed egg custard is so smooth and tender, it's my favorite.
6
dàn蛋huáng黄
The yellow central part of an egg.
这个煎蛋卷里有鲜美的蛋黄。
This omelet has a delicious yolk.
7
dàn蛋jī鸡
A chicken raised for laying eggs; a layer or laying hen.
农场里饲养了许多蛋鸡，每天能产下新鲜的鸡蛋。
The farm raises many layer hens, which produce fresh eggs every day.
8
dàn蛋juǎn卷
A deep-fried cylindrical pastry or roll made from egg dough, typically filled with chopped vegetables.
这道餐厅的蛋卷外皮酥脆，内馅鲜美，是我的最爱。
The egg rolls at this restaurant have a crispy wrapper and delicious filling, they are my favorite.
9
dàn蛋pǐn品
Egg products, referring to various types of eggs and food products made from eggs.
这家商店销售新鲜的蔬菜、水果和优质蛋品
This store sells fresh vegetables, fruits, and quality egg products.
10
dàn蛋ké壳
The hard outer covering of an egg, especially of a bird or fowl's egg.
小鸡啄破蛋壳，从里面钻了出来
The chick pecked through the eggshell and came out.
11
dàn蛋qīng清
egg white
做这个甜点需要用到新鲜的蛋清。
Making this dessert requires fresh egg whites.
12
dàn蛋qīng青sè色
pale blue; the color of a green duck eggshell
她今天穿了一件蛋青色的连衣裙，显得格外清新。
She wore a duck egg blue dress today, which made her look exceptionally fresh and elegant.

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Questions about 蛋

What does 蛋 mean in Chinese?

蛋 (dàn) means “An egg” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 蛋?

蛋 is pronounced dàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 蛋 have?

蛋 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 蛋?

蛋 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 虫. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 蛋?

The radical of 蛋 is 虫, and 蛋 is a phono-semantic compound.