尘 Stroke Order — How to Write 尘
尘 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 小, 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.
尘 Radical and Character Components
尘 is an ideographic compound. Small 小 flakes of earth 土.
Radical: 小 + 3 more strokes
尘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chén
Meanings of 尘 in Chinese
1
chén尘
Dust; fine particles of matter, typically dry, that are suspended in the air or have settled on surfaces.
这条小路上铺满了厚厚的尘土
This path is covered with a thick layer of dust.
In Buddhist and Taoist contexts, refers to the human world or mortal realm, often associated with mundane affairs and earthly desires.
她厌倦了红尘中的喧嚣，决定归隐山林。
Weary of the clamor of the mortal world, she decided to retreat to the mountains.
Common Words and Phrases with 尘
1
Dust; fine particles of dirt or other matter.
风吹过，地面上扬起了阵阵尘埃
The wind blew, stirring up clouds of dust from the ground.
2
Literally 'dust for rice and mud for soup,' it refers to inedible, filthy things, often used metaphorically for discarded and useless items.
小孩子们在院子里玩耍，用沙土当作米饭，落叶当作青菜，欢声笑语中做出了他们的‘尘饭涂羹’。
The little children played in the yard, using sand as rice and fallen leaves as vegetables, happily making their 'dust as rice, mud as soup' amidst laughter.
3
Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling fine dust particles, such as mineral or metal dust, which leads to scarring and reduced function of the lungs.
长期在矿井工作而没有适当防护的工人，有患尘肺的风险
Workers who have been employed in mines for an extended period without adequate protective measures are at risk of developing pneumoconiosis.
4
Covered with dust, typically from being stored or left untouched for a long time.
那本旧相册已经被尘封在阁楼里很多年了。
That old photo album has been gathering dust in the attic for many years.
5
dirt and dust; filth
她专注于自己的学问，不为世俗的尘垢所扰
She is dedicated to her studies, undisturbed by the dust and grime of the mundane world.
6
this mortal world; the human world
他厌倦了尘寰的喧嚣，渴望寻找内心的宁静。
He grew weary of the clamor of the mortal world, yearning for inner peace.
7
dust and weeds; trifles; refuse.
在智者眼中，世间的名利不过是过眼云烟，尘芥一般
In the eyes of the wise, worldly fame and fortune are merely fleeting clouds, no more than dust and rubbish.
8
Officials serving the country diligently, similar to servants serving their master.
他将毕生精力奉献给教育事业，如尘仆般默默耕耘，只为培养更多优秀人才。
He devoted his entire life to the cause of education, toiling silently like a humble servant, solely to cultivate more outstanding talents.
9
this mortal world; the human world
他厌倦了尘世的喧嚣，决定寻找一片宁静之地修身养性
He grew tired of the clamor of the mortal world and decided to seek a peaceful place for spiritual cultivation.
10
worldly affairs; secular matters
他厌倦了尘世的喧嚣，决定归隐山林，寻求内心的宁静。
He grew weary of the hustle and bustle of worldly affairs and decided to retreat to the mountains to seek inner peace.
11
worldly; mundane; the secular world
他希望通过冥想来超脱尘俗的烦恼，达到内心的平静。
He hoped to transcend worldly troubles and achieve inner peace through meditation.
12
13
the 'trap' of material concerns or the 'rat race' in the human world
诗人渴望挣脱尘网的束缚，追求超然物外的精神自由。
The poet yearned to break free from the shackles of the 'dust net' and pursue spiritual freedom beyond worldly concerns.
14
The noise, disturbance, and clamor of the human world; worldly hubbub or uproar.
他渴望摆脱城市的尘嚣，回归田园生活
He yearned to escape the din and bustle of the city and return to a pastoral life.
15
trifles in the world; worldly affairs and distractions
远离尘杂，他选择在山间隐居，追求内心的平静与澄澈。
Far from the mundane affairs and worldly distractions, he chose to live as a recluse in the mountains, seeking inner peace and clarity.
16
Dust and dregs; figuratively, trivial worldly affairs.
他厌倦了尘世的喧嚣与尘滓，渴望回归宁静的山林。
He grew weary of the worldly hustle and bustle and its mundane affairs, longing to return to the quiet mountains and forests.
More words with 尘
- huī灰chén尘Dust
- hóng红chén尘the mortal world, the secular world
- chéng承chén尘ceiling; canopy over a bed
- chú除chén尘To remove dust.
- fáng防chén尘dustproof
- jué绝chén尘Leave in the dust, Leave far behind
- piāo飘chén尘floating dust, airborne dust
- qián前chén尘past events, past memories
- shā沙chén尘airborne fine sand and dust
- xǐ洗chén尘give a welcome dinner, hold a welcoming reception
- xiān纤chén尘fine dust; tiny speck of dust
- xuě雪chén尘snow dust, powdery snow
- yān烟chén尘smoke and dust, soot
- zhēng征chén尘dust of travel, campaign dust
- fēng风chén尘dust, hardships of travel
- hòu后chén尘dust kicked up by a preceding person, footsteps of a predecessor
- fú拂chén尘duster, fly-whisk
- xī吸chén尘qì器vacuum cleaner
- meng蒙chen尘Covered in dust, Dust-covered
- yǎng仰chén尘ceiling
Idioms with 尘
- chén尘āi埃luò落dìng定when the dust settles
- chén尘gòu垢bǐ秕kāng糠worthless trifles
- bù步rén人hòu后chén尘follow in someone's footsteps
- chāo超chén尘bá拔sú俗transcend the mundane and vulgar
- fēng风chén尘pú仆pú仆travel-stained and weary
- fēng风chén尘zhī之shēng声slanderous talk and malicious whispers
- fēng风chén尘zhī之yán言gossip and slanderous talk
- jiē接fēng风xǐ洗chén尘host a welcoming dinner for a visitor
- kān看pò破hóng红chén尘disillusioned with the mortal world
- liú流luò落fēng风chén尘drift destitute life
- lún沦luò落fēng风chén尘fall into prostitution
- qīng清chén尘zhuó浊shuǐ水hopelessly separated by different circumstances
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Open the tool →Questions about 尘
What does 尘 mean in Chinese?
尘 (chén) means “Dust” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 尘?
尘 is pronounced chén in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 尘 have?
尘 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 尘?
尘 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 小. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 尘?
The radical of 尘 is 小, and 尘 is an ideographic compound.