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How to Write 单 (dān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.

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dān

bill

Common words

cài dān

菜单

menu

jiǎn dān

简单

simple; not complicated

míng dān

名单

list of names

dān wèi

单位

unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole); work unit (place of employment, esp. in the PRC prior to economic reform)

chuáng dān

床单

bed sheet

dān dú

单独

alone; by oneself; on one's own

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 单

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 单 is not available yet. Focus on its 8-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “dān” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 单

Say “dān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 单

Common words and phrases

菜单

cài dān

menu

简单

jiǎn dān

simple; not complicated

名单

míng dān

list of names

单位

dān wèi

unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole); work unit (place of employment, esp. in the PRC prior to economic reform)

床单

chuáng dān

bed sheet

单独

dān dú

alone; by oneself; on one's own

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“单”。

Zhège zì shì “dān”.

This character is “单”.

我正在学习“单”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dān” zì.

I am learning the character “单”.

请写一遍“单”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dān”.

Please write “单” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 单?

单 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 单 (dān) mean?

单 (dān) means bill.

What is the radical of 单?

The radical of 单 is 丷, associated with Not yet classified.