(diàn)

9 strokes

blemish

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
diàn
Meaning
blemish; disgrace; flaw in jade
Strokes
9
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰王占

In this compound, the meaning comes from (jade); 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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  9. 9

Words with

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

diàn

to stain; to sully; to tarnish

Open 玷污 page →
diàn

to dishonor; to disgrace

Open 玷辱 page →
xiádiàn

blemish; flaw

Open 瑕玷 page →

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