COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忝 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺗ (heart) suggests the meaning, while 天 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忝 (tiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to shame
tiǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tiǎn
忝
to shame
Common words
tiǎn
忝
to shame
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忝
Say “tiǎn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忝
Common words and phrases
tiǎn
to shame
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忝”。
Zhège zì shì “tiǎn”.
This character is “忝”.
我正在学习“忝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tiǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “忝”.
请写一遍“忝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tiǎn”.
Please write “忝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忝?
忝 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 忝 (tiǎn) mean?
忝 (tiǎn) means to shame.
What is the radical of 忝?
The radical of 忝 is ⺗, associated with Not yet classified.