COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 垫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 执 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 垫 (diàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pad
diànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
diàn
垫
pad
Common words
diàn dǐ
垫底
to put sth on the bottom; to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime; to lay the foundation; to come last in the rankings
diàn zǐ
垫子
cushion; mat; pad
diàn
垫
pad; cushion; mat; to pad out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
垫
垫
垫
垫
垫
垫
垫
垫
LEARNING TIP
Remember 垫
Say “diàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 垫
Common words and phrases
diàn dǐ
to put sth on the bottom; to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime; to lay the foundation; to come last in the rankings
diàn zǐ
cushion; mat; pad
diàn
pad; cushion; mat; to pad out
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“垫”。
Zhège zì shì “diàn”.
This character is “垫”.
我正在学习“垫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diàn” zì.
I am learning the character “垫”.
请写一遍“垫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diàn”.
Please write “垫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 垫?
垫 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 垫 (diàn) mean?
垫 (diàn) means pad.
What is the radical of 垫?
The radical of 垫 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.