丹 Stroke Order — How to Write 丹

Stroke Order

丹 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 丶, 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.

丹 Radical and Character Components

Components:冂亠

丹 is an ideographic compound. A red pellet 丶 from a mine 井.

Radical: 丶 + 3 more strokes

丹 Pronunciation and Pinyin

dān

Meanings of 丹 in Chinese

dān丹

Refers to the color red or reddish-orange, often found in contexts like '丹砂' (cinnabar), '丹桂' (orange osmanthus), or '丹青' (painting), also signifying sincerity or loyalty in phrases like '丹心'.

秋日，庭院里的丹桂绽放出金橘色的花朵，香远益清

On an autumn day, the orange osmanthus in the courtyard blooms with golden-orange flowers, and its fragrance spreads far and wide, becoming even purer.

Traditional Chinese medicine in the form of pellets or powder.

他正在服用一种传统的药丹来调理身体。

He is taking a traditional medicinal pellet to regulate his body.

Common Words and Phrases with 丹

dān丹shēn参

The root of red-rooted salvia (Salvia miltiorrhiza), a perennial herb used in traditional Chinese medicine.

丹参具有活血化瘀的功效，常用于改善心血管健康。

Danshen has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is often used to improve cardiovascular health.

dan丹chi墀

red steps and the open space in front of an imperial palace

清晨，阳光洒在丹墀之上，金碧辉煌的宫殿更显庄严。

In the early morning, sunlight streamed onto the crimson steps, making the magnificent palace appear even more solemn.

dān丹dǐng顶hè鹤

The red-crowned crane, also known as the Manchurian crane, is a large East Asian crane and one of the rarest cranes in the world.

丹顶鹤是美丽的候鸟，象征着长寿和吉祥。

The red-crowned crane is a beautiful migratory bird, symbolizing longevity and good fortune.

dān丹dú毒

Erysipelas is an acute bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the skin, characterized by a red, swollen, and painful rash, often affecting the face or lower legs.

医生诊断她患有丹毒，并开了一些抗生素治疗。

The doctor diagnosed her with erysipelas and prescribed some antibiotics for treatment.

dān丹è垩

paint and plaster

这座古老的桥梁经过丹垩修饰，焕然一新

After the painting and plastering work, this ancient bridge has taken on a completely new look.

dān丹fāng方

A folk prescription or an ancient Taoist alchemy formula.

这位老中医珍藏着许多祖传的丹方，希望能造福更多病人。

This old Chinese doctor cherishes many ancestral folk prescriptions, hoping to benefit more patients.

dān丹fèng凤yǎn眼

a type of eye shape where the outer corners of the eyes slightly slant upwards, resembling the eyes of a phoenix in traditional Chinese art.

她的丹凤眼让她看起来既古典又充满魅力。

Her phoenix eyes give her a classic and charming appearance.

dān丹guì桂

An evergreen shrub with fragrant orange-red flowers, also known as orange osmanthus.

秋风送爽，丹桂飘香，校园里弥漫着甜蜜的芬芳。

As the autumn breeze cools, the orange sweet osmanthus spreads its rich fragrance, filling the campus with a sweet aroma.

dān丹qīng青

Traditional Chinese painting, referring to the red (dān) and blue/green (qīng) pigments commonly used.

他一生痴迷于丹青，用画笔描绘出心中独特的山水画卷。

He was fascinated by the art of painting his entire life, using his brush to depict unique landscape scrolls from his heart.

dān丹shā砂

Cinnabar, a mineral used as a primary ore for mercury, a pigment, and in traditional medicine.

这幅古老的壁画中，红色部分便是用丹砂研磨而成的颜料绘制的。

The red parts of this ancient fresco were painted with pigment ground from cinnabar.

dān丹shuǐ水

The Dan River, also known as Danhe, originates in Shaanxi, merges with the Xi River, and flows into the Han River.

古人常在丹水两岸修建亭台楼阁，以观赏秀丽的河畔风光。

Ancient people often built pavilions and towers along both banks of the Danshui River to admire the beautiful riverside scenery.

dān丹tián田

Dantian, also known as the elixir field or pubic region, is an important energy center or acupuncture point in traditional Chinese medicine, located in the lower abdomen approximately 1.5 to 3 inches below the navel.