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甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

甸 Stroke Order — How to Write 甸

Stroke Order

甸 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 田, 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.

甸 Radical and Character Components

Components:勹田

甸 is a phono-semantic compound: 勹 (wrap) carries the meaning, while 田 indicates the sound.

Radical: 田 + 2 more strokes

甸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • diàn
  • tián
  • shèng

Meanings of 甸 in Chinese

1

diàn甸

In ancient times, refers to an area outside the city, the outskirts or wilderness.
古人常在城外的甸野耕作。
Ancient people often tilled the land in the fields outside the city.
Produce or tribute from the fields or countryside.
丰收的季节，农人们把田野里的甸，运到城里售卖。
During the harvest season, farmers transport the produce from their fields to the city for sale.
To govern; to rule a territory or domain.
他管理着家族的庄园，如同治理一方小甸
He manages the family estate as if governing a small domain.
2

tián甸

To hunt, same as '畋'.
他喜欢甸猎。
He enjoys hunting.
3

shèng甸

An ancient unit of land division or field measurement, synonymous with 'chéng' (乘), used in ancient China.
古时以五百亩为一甸。
In ancient times, five hundred mu (an ancient unit of area) constituted one 'sheng' (甸), a unit of land division.

Common Words and Phrases with 甸

1
diàn甸ér儿
A traditional Chinese hair or head ornament, often inlaid with gold flowers, also known as huadian (花钿).
她的额头上贴着精致的甸儿，更添了几分古典韵味。
Her forehead was adorned with an exquisite dian'er, adding a touch of classical charm.
2
diàn甸zǐ子
pasture
羊群在绿油油的甸子上悠闲地吃草。
The sheep are leisurely grazing on the lush pasture.

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Idioms with 甸

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Questions about 甸

What does 甸 mean in Chinese?

甸 (diàn) means “In ancient times” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 甸?

甸 has 3 pronunciations: diàn, tián, shèng.

How many strokes does 甸 have?

甸 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 甸?

甸 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 田. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 甸?

The radical of 甸 is 田, and 甸 is a phono-semantic compound.