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滇 Stroke Order — How to Write 滇

Stroke Order

滇 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

滇 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵真

滇 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 真 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 10 more strokes

滇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • diān

Meanings of 滇 in Chinese

1

diān滇

An ancient tribal name, referring to a group of people who lived near Dianchi Lake in the eastern part of present-day Yunnan province, China; also refers to the region historically associated with this tribe.
滇文化源远流长,令人神往。
The ancient Dian culture has a long and profound history, which is truly captivating.
The abbreviated name for Yunnan Province, often used in terms like Dianhong (Yunnan black tea) or Lake Dian.
这种滇红茶味道醇厚,香气独特。
This Dianhong tea has a mellow taste and a unique aroma.

Common Words and Phrases with 滇

1
diān滇chí池
Dianchi Lake, also known as Kunming Lake, is a large freshwater lake located south of Kunming City in Yunnan Province, China.
滇池是昆明市民休闲娱乐的好去处,湖光山色令人心旷神怡
Dianchi Lake is a wonderful spot for Kunming residents to relax and enjoy, with its picturesque scenery of the lake and surrounding mountains being truly refreshing.
2
diān滇hóng红
Yunnan red tea
下午茶时间,我喜欢冲泡一杯香醇的滇红。
During afternoon tea, I enjoy brewing a cup of fragrant Dianhong.
3
diān滇jù剧
Yunnan opera
他从小学习滇剧唱腔,致力于传承这项独特的艺术。
He has been learning Dian opera singing from a young age, dedicating himself to preserving this unique art form.

More words with 滇

  • diān滇hóng红chá茶Dianhong tea, Yunnan black tea
  • diān滇wén文huà化Dian culture
  • diān滇jù剧chàng唱qiāng腔Yunnan Opera arias, Yunnan Opera singing style

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Questions about 滇

What does 滇 mean in Chinese?

滇 (diān) means “The abbreviated name for Yunnan Province, often used in terms like Dianhong (Yunnan black tea) or Lake Dian” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 滇?

滇 is pronounced diān in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 滇 have?

滇 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 滇?

滇 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 滇?

The radical of 滇 is 氵, and 滇 is a phono-semantic compound.

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