(tián)

9 strokes

quiet

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
tián
Meaning
quiet; calm; tranquil; peaceful
Strokes
9
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰忄舌

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

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

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

9 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.

tián

quiet and gentle

Open 恬和 page →
tián

content and at ease

Open 恬愉 page →

to have no sense of shame

Open 恬不知耻 page →
tiándàn

quiet and contented

Open 恬淡 page →

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