(diàn)

HSK 18 strokes

inn

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
diàn
Meaning
inn; old-style hotel (CL:家[jia1]); (bound form) shop; store
Strokes
8
HSK level
HSK 1
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿸广占

In this compound, the meaning comes from 广 (building); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged enclosing from the upper left.

How to write step by step

8 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

shāngdiàn
HSK 1

store; shop; CL:家[jia1],个

Open 商店 page →
shūdiàn
HSK 1

bookstore

Open 书店 page →
fàndiàn
HSK 1

restaurant

Open 饭店 page →
yàodiàn
HSK 2

pharmacy; drugstore

Open 药店 page →
jiǔdiàn
HSK 2

wine shop

Open 酒店 page →
HSK 7-9

convenience store

Open 便利店 page →
HSK 7-9

specialty store

Open 专卖店 page →

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