COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 丹 is built
Traditional etymology note: A red pellet 丶 from a mine 井
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How to Write 丹 (dān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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dānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dān
丹
red
Common words
mǔ dān
牡丹
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丹
Say “dān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丹
Common words and phrases
mǔ dān
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“丹”。
Zhège zì shì “dān”.
This character is “丹”.
我正在学习“丹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dān” zì.
I am learning the character “丹”.
请写一遍“丹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dān”.
Please write “丹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丹?
丹 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 丹 (dān) mean?
丹 (dān) means red.
What is the radical of 丹?
The radical of 丹 is 丶, associated with Not yet classified.